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Wanna piece of me?
Shady: Good morning, class! Today, we're going to explore some interesting slang expressions involving "wanna." Are you ready?
Students: Yes, Shady!
Shady: Excellent! Let's start with "wanna," a casual way of saying "want to and want a." For example, "I wanna go to the movies tonight." Or “I wanna cup coffee.”
Student 1: So, it's like a shortcut for "want to or want a."
Shady: Precisely! Now, onto "Mary-do-you-wanna-dance." This expression is slang for marijuana, playing on the song "Mary, Do You Wanna Dance?"
Student 2: Oh, like a code word for marijuana!
Shady: Exactly! Next, we have "wannabe." It describes someone who wants to be something they're not and pretends to be that.
Student 3: So, it's someone pretending to be something they're not.
Shady: Spot on! Finally, we have "wanna piece of me" and "want to make something of it." These express a desire to argue or fight.
Student 4: Like asking if someone wants to start a fight.
Shady: Exactly! Understanding these expressions adds depth to informal conversations. Keep practicing, and you'll master them in no time!
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