(chiefly, _, UK) A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.
I’m getting better, especially if I have to travel on buses and trains. With me it’s not clothes but toiletries and hairdryer. Arrgghh. Have a lovely break. Is Maggie going as well?
3 things that will DESTROY your earbuds: ❌ Submerging in water (even "waterproof" ones) ❌ Hairdryer heat (melts internal glue) ❌ Sharp tools on mesh (punctures acoustic membrane) If you gym, wipe them after EVERY wo…
(chiefly, _, UK) A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.
Hairdryer means: A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
hairdryer means: A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Hairdryer means: A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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“I’m getting better, especially if I have to travel on buses and trains. With me it’s not clothes but toiletries and hairdryer. Arrgghh. Have a lovely break. Is Maggie going as well?”
“3 things that will DESTROY your earbuds: ❌ Submerging in water (even "waterproof" ones) ❌ Hairdryer heat (melts internal glue) ❌ Sharp tools on mesh (punctures acoustic membrane) If you gym, wipe them after EVERY workout. Full guide: thetechnicalmaster.com/how-to-clean...”
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(chiefly, UK, Ireland) A vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.