lifesaver
lifesaver - záchranný kruh
BrE
/'laɪfseɪvə/
AmE
/'laɪfseɪvər/

noun, American English - a kind of ring that floats in water and is used to save someone who is drowning

 
soft serve - točená zmrzlina
BrE
/'sɒftˌsɜ:v/
AmE
/'sɑ:ftˌsɜ:rv/

noun - a type of ice cream dispensed from a machine in which it has been whipped and aerated

belt loop
belt loop - poutko na pásek
BrE
/'beltlu:p/
AmE
/'beltlu:p/

noun - a small strip of fabric on trousers, skirts, or shorts, used to hold a belt in place

swaddle
swaddle - zavinout (miminko)
BrE
/'swɒdl/
AmE
/'swɑ:dl/

verb - to wrap a baby tightly in a blanket to keep them warm and help them feel safe

dreamy
dreamy - zasněný, snivý, duchem nepřítomen
BrE
/'dri:mi/
AmE
/'dri:mi/

adjective - looking as if you are lost in pleasant thoughts and not noticing what is happening around you

 
maladjusted - nepřizpůsobivý, neadaptovaný, špatně přizpůsobený, problémový
BrE
/ˌmælə'dʒʌstɪd/
AmE
/ˌmælə'dʒʌstɪd/

adjective - not able to deal with or adapt well to other people, new situations, or society in general

adversarial
adversarial - konfliktní, oponentní, konfrontační, odporující si
BrE
/ˌædvɜ:'seəriəl/
AmE
/ˌædvər'seriəl/

adjective, formal - involving conflict or opposition, especially in a way where two sides compete or argue against each other

 
bid - pozdravit, rozloučit se, říct (pozdrav), popřát
BrE
/'bɪd/
AmE
/'bɪd/

verb, formal - to say something (such as goodbye or welcome) to someone, especially in a formal or literary way

kook
kook - podivín, blázen, pošuk, cvok, exot
BrE
/'ku:k/
AmE
/'ku:k/

noun, American English, informal - a person who behaves in a strange, eccentric, or slightly crazy manner; an odd or unusual individual

 
stow away - cestovat na černo, cestovat jako černý pasažér
BrE
/ˌstəʊ ə'weɪ/
AmE
/ˌstoʊ ə'weɪ/

verb - to hide aboard a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly and without paying

stow
stow - umístit, uložit, uskladnit, srovnat
BrE
/'stəʊ/
AmE
/'stoʊ/

verb - to put or arrange something neatly and securely in a particular place, especially for storage or transportation

 
deadpan - s vážnou tváří, s kamennou tváří, bez emocí, bez hnutí brvou
BrE
/'dedpæn/
AmE
/'dedpæn/

adjective - deliberately expressionless or emotionless in appearance or delivery, especially when making a joke or saying something amusing

 
durably - odolně, trvale
BrE
/'djʊərəbli/
AmE
/'dʊrəbli/

adverb - in a way that is strong and lasting, able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over time

buff up
buff up - namakat se, udělat si svaly
BrE
/bʌf'ʌp/
AmE
/bʌf'ʌp/

verb, informal - (usually of men) to exercise in order to make your muscles bigger and to look more attractive

 
gawk - civět, zírat, čumět
BrE
/'gɔ:k/
AmE
/'gɔ:k/

verb, informal - to look at somebody or something in a rude or stupid way, usually for a long time