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
(chiefly, _, UK) A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.
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BlueskyMay 2026
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?
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BlueskyMay 2026
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…
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(chiefly, _, UK) A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.
For parents
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.
For ESL learners
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.
Cluster: attractiveness
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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?”
— Bluesky· May 2026“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...”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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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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