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Type four words that you use in a way that is different from their "proper" or standard meaning. These are probably words that you use in talking to your peers (like "cool"). Do not include words which are generally considered inappropriate for public use. Type the meaning of each word as you use it, then type the standard meaning of the word, such as you might find in a dictionary.

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Four words that are commonly used in a different meaning than the standard or original are:

Cop: used in the expression "Cop or drop?" to ask if the object should be gotten (cop) by the speaker or not. It also refers to the police. The original meaning: cop means to steal or to buy (usually narcotics).

Dog: used in many different ways, it mostly refers to a fellow or the bad quality of something. As known, a dog is a four-legged animal usually kept as a pet.

Sweet: used as a synonym for nice.

However, sweet means that something tastes like sugar or honey or something similar.

Lit is another word used in a lot of ways. It could refer to the good characteristics of something or someone; on the other hand, it also means that somebody is under the effects of alcohol. However, lit is the past and past participle of the verb light, that means to burn, among other things.

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Sweet:

How people use it - Nice or kind

Standard meaning - Characteristics of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter.

Dude:

How people may use it - Friend

Standard meaning - A man; a guy

Blonde:

How people may use it - slow; unintelligent

Standard meaning - fair or pale yellow (hair)

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