How do British people say OMG?

Oh my giddy aunt – is another expression for “Oh my God!” and used to show shock or surprise.
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How do you say hello in British slang?

'Hiya' or 'Hey up' – these informal greetings both mean 'hello' and are especially popular in the north of England.
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What is a very British thing to say?

I'm knackered – I'm tired. Cheeky – Mischievous or playful. Bloody – This is a very British thing to say – meaning very. I'm pissed – Not meaning the regular “angry”, in British talk it actually means you're very drunk and is used quite a lot when you are out drinking with friends.
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What is British slang for yes?

' Aye – It means yes. It is commonly used in Scotland.
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What is British slang for awesome?

Ace is a British slang term meaning excellent. It is mostly used in Liverpool. In the rest of the UK, Brits use the term “Brilliant”.
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What is the most British slang?

20 of the Most Common British Slang Words
  • Fit (adj) So, in the UK fit doesn't just mean that you go to the gym a lot. ...
  • Loo (noun) ...
  • Dodgy (adj) ...
  • Proper (adj) ...
  • Knackered (adj) ...
  • Quid (noun) ...
  • Skint (noun) ...
  • To Skive (verb) Skiver (noun)
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What is a WAP British?

wap (plural waps) (UK, dialect) A blow or beating; a whap. (colloquial) A breast. A bundle. (MLE, slang) A weapon, gun.
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What is the British slang for girl?

'Lass' or 'lassie' is another word for 'girl'. This is mainly in the north of England and Scotland. 'Lad' is another word for boy.
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Do Brits say Righto?

Righto, It's British Slang, Mate! - Dictionary.com.
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What are some common British phrases?

Brilliant British English Phrases You Need To Know
  • Fancy a cuppa? meaning: “Would you like a cup of tea?” ...
  • Alright? meaning: “Hey, how are you?” ...
  • I'm knackered! meaning: “I'm tired.” ...
  • Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous. ...
  • I'm chuffed to bits! meaning I'm very pleased. ...
  • Bloody. meaning: very. ...
  • To bodge something. ...
  • I'm pissed.
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What is British slang for crazy?

Not necessarily intended in a bad way, "bonkers" means “mad” or “crazy.” Used to mean if something is a bit stupid. It's not particularly offensive, just a mildly silly or foolish piece of UK slang.
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How do Brits greet each other?

A handshake is the most common greeting, and should be firm yet not too strong. When greeting each other, close friends may hug or kiss one another on the cheek, while others may simply offer a nod. In some casual settings, your name may be announced to the group at large.
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Why do Brits say mate?

Mate is used as a term of endearment, but also frequently used to casually ingratiate oneself with a stranger or new acquaintance. You might refer to a waiter or fellow bar fly using the word 'mate'. When used to address somebody or get their attention, the word mate is usually reserved for men only.
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How do Brits say good morning?

Bore da (bore-eh-dah) - Good Morning. Nos Da - Good Night. Diolch (dee-olch) ("ch" pronounced like gargling water) - Thank you.
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Why do British say oi?

"Oi" has been particularly associated with working class and Cockney speech. It is effectively a local pronunciation of "hoy" (see H-dropping), an older expression. A study of the Cockney dialect in the 1950s found that whether it was being used to call attention or as a challenge depended on its tone and abruptness.
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Is Oi Rude in England?

Is oi Rude in England? used as a not very polite way of getting someone's attention, especially when you are angry: Oi!
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What do British people call kissing?

The verb snog is British slang for kiss, cuddle, or make out. It's a word that is more and more common in American English as well, as a casual way to talk about kissing. It can be painful for kids to watch their parents snog, and many of them don't want to see people snog in movies either.
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Why do Brits say darling?

It's used as a term of affection by the upper classes – “I love you, darling”, down to the taxi cab driver on the street – “Where you goin', darlin'?” It's though that this term of endearment is really a reworking of dear, from the Old English deorling, becoming deyrling during the 1500s, and eventually darling.
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What do you call a boyfriend in UK slang?

(Noun) 'Babe' is British slang for “lover” which comes from the word “baby”. It is a popular slang that you can hear people use all the time.
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What is Bunda in British slang?

Noun. bunda (plural bundas) (slang) Ass, butt.
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What is British slang for knife?

Shiv originates in British thieves' slang term for a “knife,” chive or chiv, dating back to the 17th century. It is thought that chive and chiv are rooted in a Romani word for “blade.”
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What is a Mazza?

noun. bat [noun] a shaped piece of wood etc for striking the ball in cricket, baseball, table-tennis etc. club [noun] a bat or stick used in certain games (especially golf)
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Do British people say hey mate?

The word “mate” is very common in Australian and British English and can help you sound a lot more natural when speaking Englsih in these places. Although it's not used in American English, it is understood by English speakers all over the world.
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