{"id":71474,"date":"2023-09-28T02:08:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T02:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/?p=71474"},"modified":"2023-10-01T02:53:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T02:53:12","slug":"can-mean-ever-be-nice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/can-mean-ever-be-nice\/","title":{"rendered":"AEE 2069: Can Mean Ever Be Nice?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>English slang is constantly evolving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today you&#8217;ll learn how the word &#8216;mean&#8217; can be positive when used as slang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use it to compliment someone&#8217;s signature dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used at work or social parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen in to learn how to use this fun English slang!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"2069 - Can Mean Ever Be Nice?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qrCz-y4I99U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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Future Plans in English<\/a><\/strong> and get vocabulary to talk about plans far into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-mean-means-nice\"><strong>When \u2018mean\u2019 means nice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an example of how the word \u2018mean\u2019 can mean something is good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI make a mean apple pie.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take it literally, you may think it means the apple pie is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/save-the-connection-in-english\/\">rude or nasty<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That would be confusing since it makes no sense!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This statement actually means that you make a great apple pie and it tastes really good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the word \u2018mean\u2019 as slang and it basically means amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grammar-of-mean\"><strong>Grammar of &#8216;mean&#8217;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to use it as slang, it must come directly before a noun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You would only use it before something you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t say \u201cthat\u2019s mean\u201d instead of \u201cthat\u2019s amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This wouldn&#8217;t make any sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, always place it directly before a noun that you want to describe as fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-similar-slang\"><strong>Similar slang<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>English has many various slang words that mean the opposite of something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A similar slang word is \u2018sick.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might hear someone say, \u201cThat was a sick skateboard trick.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This would mean the person did an awesome move on his skateboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-air-of-confidence\"><strong>An air of confidence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Saying \u2018mean\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/sesame-street-star-ammar-sabban\/\">has confidence to it<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you use it about yourself, you\u2019re having fun with saying you are good at something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s most frequently used with a talent one may have, like cooking something, creating something, or playing something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelle asks Lindsay if she would use the word \u2018mean.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay jokingly says yes but not about her cooking skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She would say, \u201cWe make a mean podcast episode.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some more examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I play a mean game of checkers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charlie makes a mean tomato soup completely from scratch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He plays a mean guitar solo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-mean-in-a-conversation\"><strong>Using \u2018mean\u2019 in a conversation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelle asks Lindsay about a hidden talent that she might have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lindsay says she makes a mean grilled cheese sandwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She uses pickles and Dijon mustard on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It compliments the taste of the sandwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The slang word \u2018mean\u2019 can be used for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-1819-theres-nothing-better-than-these-english-expressions\/\">emphasis or exaggeration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It gives some playful variety to your speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can show off your talents and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/up-your-english-vocabulary-game\/\">sound confident<\/a>, or compliment someone in a fun way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take note that this can be a bit informal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your work culture, you can use this term in a casual conversation with coworkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-roleplay\"><strong>Roleplay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a quick roleplay from Lindsay and Michelle using the slang word \u2018mean.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this scenario, Lindsay and Michelle are friends at a party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Lindsay:<\/strong> Hey Michelle so glad you could make it!<br><strong>Michelle:<\/strong> Thanks for inviting me! Man, you throw a mean party.<br><strong>Linsday: <\/strong>Thank you!<br><strong>Michelle: <\/strong>The spread over there looks incredible.<br><strong>Lindsay: <\/strong>What can I say, Michelle? I make a mean spinach artichoke dip. 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