xxxvii Then the writer categorizes the word jackass, bitch ,grabbed, kicks, spotted,
this piece of shit, screwing, clink, fuck, nuts the society slang because of the suitability of the meanings and the characteristics of the society slang and their
utilized words are closely related with the society, it tells about the life of society. The kinds of life such as the robbers of casino, that describes about criminal activity
samples. Below are the further explanation and the quoted conversation used in the
society slang words, and the interpretation of the selected words, such as jackass, grabbed, bitch, kicks, spotted, this piece of shit, screwing, clink, fuck, and nuts.
1.1 Jackass
The setting at Bellagio Casino, this word said by Virgil he is crew of robber casino as delivery boy when he and Tourist picking a fight. In fact the tourist is his
friend Turk. They both just acted, for blocking the sentry from the balloons. “Sentry: Excuse me, sir: You’re going to have to move your balloons.
…but virgil’s too busy picking a fight with the Tourist surprise, surprise: Turk Malloy to listen.
Virgil: Who you calling ‘bud’, pal? Turk tourist: Who you calling ‘pal,’ friend?
Virgil: Who you calling ‘friend’…
… bud … Who you calling ‘friend’, ‘jackass’?
Don’t call me a jackass I just did call you a jackass.”
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xxxviii From the quoted conversation above, the word jackass means idiot, this
meaning is utilized by Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang. Then the writer categorizes this word as society slang because this word is closely related
with the society. It is suitability with the meaning and characteristic of the society slang. And also it is supporting with the setting where is the conversation that is at
casino.
1.2. Grabbed
The setting was Reuben’s Back Yard, this word used by Reuben, who lost casino because Benedict’s crime. This word used by Reuben when he told to Danny
and rusty about the story three most successful robberies in Vegas history. Below are the quoted conversations:
Danny: Its never been tried. Reuben: Oh, its been tried. A few guys even came close. You know the three
most successful robberies in Vegas history? FLASHBACK
-Number three. The bronze medal. Pencil neck grabs a lockbox at the Sands. He got two steps closer to the door than any living soul before him.
-Second most successful robbery. The Flamingo 71. This guy
actually smelled fresh oxygen before they got him. Course, he was breathing out of a hose the next three weeks, goddamn hippie.
-And the closest any man has gotten to robbing a Las Vegas casino...was Outside of Caesars in 87. He came, he grabbed, they conquered.
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From the quoted conversation above, the word grabbed means took roughly
This meaning is utilized by Random House Dictionary of American Slang and also
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xxxix utilized by Oxford Learner’s Pocket Dictionary. From this description, the writer
agrees that the word grabbed means took roughly and firmly.
1.3.Bitch
The setting of this word was in the white van, when Virgil disagrees with Turk, and this word said by Turk, he is crew of robber casino. He and Virgil have
always annoyed each other for the longest time. Below are the quoted conversations:
“Turk: Shit Okay, your turn… Virgil: Co-sign squared over .0455.
Turk: No. Co-sign squared over .0415. Virgil: .04-five-five.
Turk: One-five. Virgil: You’re so wrong.
Turk You don’t know your string theory, bitch.”
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From the quoted conversation above, the word bitch means very disagreeable. This word is utilized by dictionary of American Slang third edition. From this
description, the writer agrees that the word bitch means very disagreeable. 1.4. Kicks
The setting of this word was in the Parole board hearing room when Danny was asked by board member two about the reasons why he committed this crime.
This word used by Danny, he is a man of action from a New Jersey penitentiary, the wry, charismatic thief, and he just been paroled from prison at New Jersey. Below are
the quoted conversations:
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xl Board member two: Mr. Ocean, what we’re trying to find out is: was there a
reason you chose to commit this crime, or was there a reason why you simply got caught this time?
Danny: My wife left me. I was upset. I got into a self-destructive pattern. Board member three: if released, is it likely you would fall back into a similar
pattern? Danny: She already left me once. I don’t think she’ll do it again just for
kicks .
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From the quoted conversation above, the word “kicks” means fun. This meaning found in the internet, it is also suitable with the meaning in the movie. From
this description, the writer agrees that the word kicks means fun or for showing strong feeling of pleasure.
1.5 Spotted
This word used by Tess he is Danny ex wife, and he is career woman and the setting was in the restaurant when Tess waited for Benedict in the restaurant, and
then Danny came to her. After one minute Benedict came, and Tess tried to explain that Danny just walked through the restaurant and spotted saw her.
“Tess: Do you remember what I said to you when we first met? Danny: You said: you better know what you’re doing.
Tess: Do you? Now? Because truly you should walk out the door if you don’t. Danny: I know what I’m doing.
Benedict: What are you doing? Danny: Catching up.
Tess: Terry, meet my ex-husband… Danny: Danny Ocean.
Benedict: Mr. Ocean.
to tess for give me for being late. A guest required my attention.
Tess: Danny was just walking through the restaurant and spotted me.”
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xli From the quoted conversations above, the word spotted means saw
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. The writer knows this meaning from the internet and also utilized by Dictionary of slang.
From this description, the writer agrees that the word spotted means saw. 1.6. This piece of shit
The setting was in the front of prison, this word said by Danny Ocean he is a thief with tuxedo when he was ready to release from his prison in New Jersey for six
month because his crime as robber, he said the word “this piece of shit” to Rusty because he come to pick him up by ugly car. Whereas they found thirteen million
dollars from Benedict’s Casino but Rusty only bought the ugly car. “Rusty: Looking for someone?
Danny: Thirteen million and you drive that piece of shit cross country to
pick me up? Rusty: Hello to you, too.
Rusty: Your hairs grayer. Danny: Your eyes got closer together. Hows life?
Rusty: Life... is a roomful of pillows. Cmon...
Rusty: Where do you want to go first? Danny: To a phone.
Rusty: I stopped and picked up your personal effects, put them in the back
seat. Danny: My what?
Im not sure these belong to me. Tess: Sure they do.”
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xlii From the quoted conversation above, the word this piece of shit means this
terrible car. The writer knows this meaning from the internet. From this description, the writer agrees that the word this piece of shit means this terrible car.
1.7. Screwing
Danny and Rusty adjourn from the warehouse. This word said by Rusty he is magician of cards when he discovered Oceans ex-wife Tess. She is the main
squeeze of Terry Benedict the owner of the casinos. Then Rusty asked to Danny about it, he didn’t want if Danny did this job robbed casino because of Tess ex-
wife. If that’s true he will walk off the job right now. But Ocean said his plan would go smoothly. Below are the conversation quoted from Ocean’s Eleven movie:
“Danny: What is it? Rusty: Tell me this isn’t about her. Or I’ll walk off the job right now. Tess.
She’s with Terry Benedict now. Tell me this isn’t about screwing the guy who’s screwing your wife.
Danny: Ex-wife. Rusty: Tell me
Danny: It’s not, about that. Entirely.”
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From the quoted conversation above, the word screwing means have a sex. This meaning is utilized by The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and
Unconventional English. From this description, the writer agrees that the word screwing means have a sex.
1.8. Clink
