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Essential Slang and Vocabulary from "Of Mice and Men"

Explore the unique slang and vocabulary from John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." This guide covers essential terms used by characters like George and Lennie, highlighting their meanings, contexts, and synonyms. From "bindle" to "belligerently," each entry includes definitions, original examples, and related synonyms to enhance your understanding of the text. Ideal for students and readers seeking to grasp the vernacular of the era and its implications in the story.

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Essential Slang and Vocabulary from "Of Mice and Men"

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  1. M&M Vocab CHAPTER 1 1. Bindle [slang / vernacular] – a bundle (bedding), carried by hobos 2. Live Off the Fatta the Land [slang / vernacular]– “fat of the land” equals having the best of everything (George & Lennie’s dream) 3. Jack [slang / vernacular] – money 4. Morosely – done in a bad temper or gloomy mood 5. Pantomime – communication with gesture and facial expression 6. Droned – make a low humming sound; speak in a dull monotone Copy the word & definition / Write an original sentence (8-10 words) for the word / Identify a synonym for the word

  2. CHAPTER 2 7. Swamper [slang / vernacular] – handyman; someone who performs odd jobs—such as cleaning (Candy) 8. Stable Buck [slang / vernacular] – derogatory termfor stable man (Crooks) 9. Bum Steer [slang / vernacular] – false information or directions, usually given intentionally 10. Skinner [slang / vernacular] – a mule driver 11. Tick [slang / vernacular] – mattress covering 12. Cesspool – pit for drainage, sewage; disgusting or morally corrupt 13. Pugnacious – eager or quick to argue/fight 14. Derogatory – showing a critical or disrespectful attitude 15. Mollified – ease someone’s anger; reduce or soften the severity Copy the word & definition. / Write an original sentence (8-10 words) for the word. / Identify a synonym for the word.

  3. CHAPTER 3 16. Cut Off His Wind [slang / vernacular] – knock the wind out of someone 17. Roll Up a Stake [slang / vernacular] – save up some money 18. Welter [slang / vernacular] – welterweight boxer, 136-147 lbs (Being “handy” means being a good fighter.) 19. Yella [slang / vernacular] – yellow, a coward afraid to fight 20. Derision – laughter; ridicule (as in “an object of ridicule”) 21. Receptive – ready or willing to listen favorably 22. Reprehensible – deserving of criticism; blameworthy 23. Reverence – feeling of awe, respect, and often love Copy the word & definition. / Write an original sentence (8-10 words) for the word. / Identify a synonym for the word.

  4. CHAPTER 4 24. Booby Hatch [slang / vernacular] – insane asylum; crazy house 25. Put Me in Pitchers [slang / vernacular] – put me in the movies (get me a job as an actress) 26. Strung Up on a Tree [slang / vernacular] – hanged, lynched 27. Take You Out in a Box [slang / vernacular] – remain in one place or situation until death (box = coffin) 28. Aloof – not friendly; uninterested and distant 29. Fawning – exaggerated flattery, affection (often to gain favor) 30. Apprehension – anxiety or fear that something bad will happen 31. Indignation – anger/annoyance over perceived unfair treatment 32. Crestfallen – sad and disappointed Copy the word & definition. / Write an original sentence (8-10 words) for the word. / Identify a synonym for the word.

  5. CHAPTERS 5 & 6 33. We’d Never Do Her [slang / vernacular] – never achieve dreams (her = dreams or plans for the future) 34. Luger – German pistol (made popular by its use by during World War I and II) 35. Snooker – a cue sport similar to pool 36. Gingham – a printed or dyed fabric (intended to be woven into stripes) 37. Woe – great sorrow or distress 38. Writhed – make twisting, squirming movements of the body 39. Belligerently – with anger or hostility 40. Monotonous – dull, tedious, repetitious; lacking in variety Copy the word & definition. / Write an original sentence (8-10 words) for the word. / Identify a synonym for the word.

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