(North America, informal) A man who works for the cable television service and installs cable television.
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(North America, informal) A man who works for the cable television service and installs cable television.
Cable guy means: A man who works for the cable television service and installs cable television.. 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.
cable guy means: A man who works for the cable television service and installs cable television.. 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.
“Comedian Larry the Cable Guy Takes the Helm for New Series American Mayhem #United_States #Los_Angeles #Comedy_Series #Larry_the_Cable_Guy #American_Mayhem”
Cable guy means: A man who works for the cable television service and installs cable television.. 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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