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Tommy's First Birthday: Rugrats (1991) S01E01 English vocabulary

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  • bowwow

    Word

    the sound a dog makes when it barks

  • galoot

    Word

    a clumsy, foolish, or awkward person

  • lunged

    Word

    to make a sudden forward movement, usually to attack or grab something

  • dibs

    Word

    a claim to something, especially when people say they want it first

  • loudness

    Word

    the amount of sound something makes

  • bayed

    Word

    to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • mooned

    Word

    to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult

  • frisky

    Word

    lively, playful, and full of energy

  • lunge

    Word

    a sudden forward movement, especially in an attack or to catch something

  • excavate

    Word

    to dig in the ground to find something buried, especially old objects or remains

  • climactic

    Word

    relating to the most exciting or important part of a story, event, or performance

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  • sponging

    Word

    clean something with a sponge

  • lingo

    Word

    informal language used by a particular group or in a particular field

  • hunk

    Word

    a large piece of something, especially food or meat

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • invoice

    Word

    a bill that shows what goods or services were provided and how much is owed

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • nugget

    Word

    a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • spud

    Word

    a potato

  • pail

    Word

    a bucket, usually with a handle, used for carrying liquids

  • suction

    Word

    the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

  • hefty

    Word

    large, heavy, or strong, often in a way that is impressive

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  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • decoy

    Word

    something used to trick or attract someone or something

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • Squadron Leader

    Phrase

    a rank in the Royal Air Force, above flight lieutenant and below wing commander

  • shoo

    Word

    to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • channeling

    Word

    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • spirited

    Word

    full of energy, enthusiasm, and confidence

  • investment banker

    Phrase

    a person whose job is to help companies and governments raise money and handle big financial deals

  • props

    Word

    objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

  • tinker

    Word

    to make small changes to something in an informal, experimental way

  • first dibs

    Phrase

    the right to choose something before other people

  • howl

    Word

    to make a long, loud, sad cry

  • howl at the moon

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort on something that has no real chance of success

  • hover

    Word

    to stay in one place in the air

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • old country

    Phrase

    the country where someone or their family originally came from

  • twinned

    Word

    officially linked with another town, city, or organization

  • the heck

    Phrase

    used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • strained

    Word

    showing tension, worry, or discomfort

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • look over

    Phrase

    to check or read something quickly

  • stump

    Word

    the bottom part of a tree left in the ground after the tree is cut down

  • vertically

    Word

    in a vertical direction; upright

  • kind of like

    Phrase

    somewhat like; in a way similar to

  • penned

    Word

    wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

  • checklist

    Word

    a list of tasks or items to check off one by one

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • wrecking

    Word

    the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

  • collared

    Word

    having a collar

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • stimulate

    Word

    to make something more active, lively, or effective

  • forgiving

    Word

    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

  • earring

    Word

    a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

  • pod

    Word

    a small enclosed unit that can be attached to a vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft for a special purpose

  • sleep in

    Phrase

    to sleep later than usual in the morning

  • baseball card

    Phrase

    a card with a picture of a baseball player, often collected or traded

  • chocolate cake

    Phrase

    a cake made with chocolate or cocoa

  • carrot cake

    Phrase

    a sweet cake made with grated carrot, usually with icing

  • puppet show

    Phrase

    a performance in which puppets are the characters

  • party hat

    Phrase

    a small pointed paper hat worn at parties or celebrations

  • suction cup

    Phrase

    a small rubber cup that sticks to a smooth surface by suction

  • forwarding

    Word

    the act of sending something on to another place

  • can't wait

    Phrase

    to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

  • just kidding

    Phrase

    used to say that you were joking and not serious

  • brat

    Word

    a badly behaved child who is rude or spoiled

  • flea

    Word

    a small insect that jumps and feeds on the blood of animals and birds

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • just now

    Phrase

    a very short time ago

  • don't worry

    Phrase

    A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

  • dog food

    Phrase

    food made for dogs to eat

  • nope

    Word

    used to say no in a casual way

  • diaper

    Word

    a soft absorbent item worn by a baby to catch urine and stool

  • deed

    Word

    an action, especially one that is brave, kind, or morally good

  • ugh

    Word

    used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

  • pup

    Word

    a young dog

  • isn't it

    Phrase

    used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • shuttle

    Word

    a bus, train, or plane that makes regular trips between two places

  • mores

    Word

    the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

  • this time

    Phrase

    at the same point in time as something else

  • last time

    Phrase

    the previous time something happened or was done

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • get down

    Phrase

    to lower your body until you are close to the ground

  • get off

    Phrase

    to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle

  • dummy

    Word

    a stupid or foolish person

  • banker

    Word

    a person who works in a bank

  • squadron

    Word

    a unit of military aircraft or ships

  • put on

    Phrase

    to put clothes or other items on your body

  • puppet

    Word

    a figure or animal that is moved by strings, by hand, or by a person inside it

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