English Vocabulary from Movies

Portly

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PUMPKIN You Mexicans in the kitchen, get out here! Asta luego! Three COOKS and two BUSBOYS come out of the kitchen. PUMPKIN On the floor or I'll cook you ass, comprende? They comprende. The portly MANAGER speaks up. MANAGER I'm the manager here, there's no problem, no problem at all –
(ˈpɔɹtli)
Adjective

1. Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight.

From the post: English Vocabulary from the movie "Pulp Fiction"
Source: Pulp Fiction Script at IMSDb (imsdb.com)

Curt

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VINCENT I don't mean any disrespect. I just don't like people barkin' orders at me. THE WOLF If I'm curt with you, it's because time is a factor. I think fast, I talk fast, and I need you guys to act fast if you want to get out of this. So pretty please, with sugar on top, clean the fuckin' car.
(kɝt)
Adjective

1. Brief or terse, especially to the point of being rude.

From the post: English Vocabulary from the movie "Pulp Fiction"
Source: Pulp Fiction Script at IMSDb (imsdb.com)

Retort

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JULES Oh, I'm sorry. Did that break your concentration? I didn't mean to do that. Please, continue. I believe you were saying something about "best intentions." Brett can't say a word. JULES Whatsamatter? Oh, you were through anyway. Oh, well, allow me retort. Would you describe for me what Marsellus Wallace looks like?
(ɹɪˈtɔɹt)
Verb

1. To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.

From the post: English Vocabulary from the movie "Pulp Fiction"
Source: Pulp Fiction Script at IMSDb (imsdb.com)

Palooka

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While Butch waits for his smokes, Vincent just sips his coffee, staring at him. Butch looks over at him. BUTCH Lookin' at somethin', friend? VINCENT You ain't my friend, palooka. Butch does a slow turn toward Vincent. BUTCH What was that? VINCENT I think ya heard me just fine, punchy.
(pəˈlo͞okə)
Verb

1. An incompetent or untalented boxer
2. A stupid, oafish or clumsy person.

From the post: English Vocabulary from the movie "Pulp Fiction"
Source: Pulp Fiction Script at IMSDb (imsdb.com)

Bon Vivant

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At this late hour, LANCE has transformed from a bon vivant drug dealer to a bathrobe creature. He sits in a big comfy chair, ratty blue gym pants, a worn- out but comfortable tee-shirt that has, written on it, "TAFT, CALIFORNIA", and a moth-ridden terry cloth robe. In his hand is a bowl of Cap'n Crunch with Crunch Berries.
(bɑn viˈvɑnt)
Noun

1. A person who enjoys the good things in life, especially good food and drink; a man about town.

From the post: English Vocabulary from the movie "Pulp Fiction"
Source: Pulp Fiction Script at IMSDb (imsdb.com)

Sewing Circle

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The only thing Antwan ever touched of mine was my hand, when he shook it. I met Anwan once – at my wedding – then never again. The truth is, nobody knows why Marsellus tossed Tony Rocky Horror out of that window except Marsellus and Tony Rocky Horror. But when you scamps get together, you're worse than a sewing circle.
(ˈsəʊɪŋ ˈsɜɹkəl)
Verb

1. A social meeting of women who congregate to sew and gossip.

From the post: English Vocabulary from the movie "Pulp Fiction"
Source: Pulp Fiction Script at IMSDb (imsdb.com)

Mum’s the Word

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VINCENT Well I'm of the opinion that Marsellus can live his whole live and never ever hear of this incident. MIA Don't worry about it. If Marsellus ever heard of this, I'd be in as much trouble as you. VINCENT I seriously doubt that. MIA If you can keep a secret, so can I. VINCENT Let's shake on it. The two walk toward each other, holding out their hands to shake and shake they do. VINCENT Mum's the word.
(mʌms ðə wɜːd)
Idiomatic Phrase

1. Indicates that something is a secret and not to be divulged.

From the post: English Vocabulary from the movie "Pulp Fiction"
Source: Pulp Fiction Script at IMSDb (imsdb.com)

Subterfuge

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Now Jimmie, we need to raid your linen closet. I need blankets, I need comforters, I need quilts, I need bedspreads. The thicker the better, the darker the better. No whites, can't use 'em. We need to camouflage the interior of the car. We're gonna line the front seat and the backseat and the floor boards with quilts and blankets. If a cop stops us and starts stickin' his big snout in the car, the subterfuge won't last. But at a glance, the car will appear to be normal. Jimmie – lead the way, boys – get to work.
(ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ)
Noun

1. An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem

From the post: English Vocabulary from the movie "Pulp Fiction"
Source: Pulp Fiction Script at IMSDb (imsdb.com)

Pulp Fiction

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Divine Intervention

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JULES We should be fuckin' dead! VINCENT Yeah, we were lucky. JULES That shit wasn't luck. That shit was somethin' else. VINCENT Yeah, maybe. JULES That was... divine intervention. You know what divine intervention is? VINCENT Yeah, I think so. That means God came down from Heaven and stopped the bullets. JULES Yeah, man, that's what is means. That's exactly what it means! God came down from Heaven and stopped the bullets.
(dɪˈvaɪn ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən)
Noun

1. Direct and obvious intervention by a god in the affairs of humans.

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Source: Pulp Fiction Script at IMSDb (imsdb.com)