The Outsiders – Chapter 1 Vocabulary



The Outsiders – Chapter 1 Vocabulary

Many of the words in this novel have a “slang” meaning. The meaning of a “slang” word is different from its dictionary meaning. An idiom is similar to a “slang” word, they are phrases or expressions with meanings different from the literal meaning.

Ex: “Unlike Ponyboy, Soda never cracked a book or went to the movies.”

The word “cracked” is an idiom in this sentence because it does not mean to break a book; instead it means to open a book.

Look for the following slang words or idioms as you read chapter 1. Write down the meaning of the word in the story.

|Word |Real Meaning |Slang Meaning |

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|jump (pg 2 ) | | |

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|two-bits worth (pg 10 ) | | |

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|dig (pg 13 ) | | |

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|lift (pg 9 ) | | |

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|rumble (pg 11 ) | | |

Also, look for the following words that may be unfamiliar to you. Use context clues to make your best guess of each words meaning.

|Word |Meaning |

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|Unfathomable (pg 10) | |

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|Elfish (pg 10) | |

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|Gingerly (pg 12) | |

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