The Catcher in the Rye Vocab 2

A person who easily talks to others and makes friends in social situations

She was a good mixer at parties and always made new friends quickly.

Often forgetting things or not paying attention to what is happening around you

My absent-minded professor walked into class without his notes again.

A feeling of excitement or pleasure; also a phone call (informal)

Give me a buzz when you arrive and I will come down to meet you.

To spend money freely and carelessly (informal)

He won the lottery and started chucking it around on expensive cars and clothes.

A comfortable railroad car with chairs, tables, and a place to buy drinks and snacks

They relaxed in the club car and ordered drinks as the train traveled through the countryside.

Rude, offensive, or not showing good manners; dealing with sexual or bodily topics in an embarrassing way

His crude jokes made several people at the dinner table feel uncomfortable.

A stupid or slow-thinking person (informal)

I felt like a complete dope when I realized I had been wearing my shirt inside out all day.

Moving quickly and nervously from one thing to another without settling; acting in a light, restless way

She seemed flitty during the meeting, jumping from one topic to another without finishing her thoughts.

To dance the jitterbug, a fast and energetic swing dance that was popular in the 1930s and 1940s

My grandparents loved to jitterbug at the dance halls when they were young.

Describing a voice that sounds soft, gentle, and slightly delicate or refined

The radio announcer had a smooth, lavender voice that was very pleasant to listen to.

Having too much of something; completely full of something (informal)

The park was lousy with tourists during the summer holidays.

A performance of a play or showing of a movie that takes place in the afternoon

We bought tickets for the Saturday matinee because the evening show was sold out.

Kissing and hugging in a romantic way for a long time (informal, old-fashioned)

The two teenagers were necking in the back row of the movie theater.

A person who is disloyal, untrustworthy, or who betrays others (informal, negative)

Everyone stopped trusting him after they found out he was a rat who reported them to the boss.

To be very impressive or excellent (informal)

Your presentation totally rocks — everyone loved it!

Behaving as if you are better or more important than other people; rude and arrogant (informal)

The waiter was so snotty that we decided not to leave a tip.

A pattern of colored crossed lines forming squares on a light background, often used in fabric for clothing

He wore a tattersall shirt with dark trousers to the casual office event.

To decorate a Christmas tree with ornaments, lights, and other decorations

The whole family gathered together to trim the tree on Christmas Eve.

When everyone in a group agrees on something completely

The committee was unanimous in its decision to approve the new school library.

Easily frightened; not brave; cowardly (informal)

Don't be yellow — just go up and introduce yourself to them.