How do you say adorable in British?

Below is the UK transcription for 'adorable':
  1. Modern IPA: ədóːrəbəl.
  2. Traditional IPA: əˈdɔːrəbəl.
  3. 4 syllables: "uh" + "DAW" + "ruh" + "buhl"
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What is adorable in British English?

charming, attractive, and easily loved: He was an absolutely adorable child.
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How do Brits compliment?

British Compliments

He's as bright as a button – “Bright” in British words and phrases means smart. This phrase is used to describe someone being clever and smart. I quite fancy you – Fancy here means like or have a crush on. She's very lush – She's very attractive.
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What does yummy mean in British?

informal. /ˈjʌm.i/ uk. /ˈjʌm.i/ tasting extremely good: I think I'll have some more of that yummy chocolate cake.
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What is the British English of cozy?

The spelling of this word depends on the dialect you are using: Cozy is correct in American English. Cosy is correct in British and Australian English.
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How to pronounce ADORABLE in British English



How do you say beloved in UK?

Below is the UK transcription for 'beloved':
  1. Modern IPA: bɪlə́vəd.
  2. Traditional IPA: b! ˈlʌvəd.
  3. 3 syllables: "bi" + "LUV" + "uhd"
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What do Brits call their lovers?

'Dear' is the only real addition to the standard 'darling' that most couples will need, with perhaps a 'love' and a standard 'darling' thrown in here and there. Come the 60-year anniversary, many British couples are content with a few grunts over the breakfast tea and toast.
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Do British people say sweetheart?

'Sweetheart' and 'sweetie' are very common expressions, used especially within the South East region of England. It's not unusual to hear expressions related to sweet things all across the UK and they are used as a term of affection between loved ones and also as a familiar term of address.
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What do Brits say instead of awesome?

A. Ace – is used to describe something that is awesome. A word that is popular in the north and amongst youngsters. Any road – when you hear this, the person isn't asking you to pick a road!
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How do you say darling in British?

Below is the UK transcription for 'darling':
  1. Modern IPA: dɑ́ːlɪŋ
  2. Traditional IPA: ˈdɑːlɪŋ
  3. 2 syllables: "DAA" + "ling"
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What does homely mean in England?

He says, “ Homely is used in Britain to mean 'simple,' 'unpretentious,' 'nothing fancy. ' A homely woman in Britain is a friendly, unassuming, domestic type. It is quite possible to be attractive and homely in Britain. Homely , applied to the atmosphere of a place, comes close to the German gemutlich .
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What does sweet mean in British slang?

sweet in slang means awesome.
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What is a fancy word for yummy?

delicious. adjectivepleasing, especially to the taste. adorable. ambrosial. appetizing.
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How do you say yummy in a fancy way?

adjective
  1. delicious.
  2. scrumptious.
  3. tasty.
  4. edible.
  5. flavorful.
  6. tasteful.
  7. delectable.
  8. mouthwatering.
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How do you compliment a British girl?

British Compliments

He's as bright as a button – “Bright” in British words and phrases means smart. This phrase is used to describe someone being clever and smart. I quite fancy you – Fancy here means like or have a crush on. She's very lush – She's very attractive.
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What is crush in British slang?

Fancy. Used as a verb, to fancy means to desire something. This is mainly used either to express having a crush on somebody or craving something to eat. For example, if somebody says, “Do you fancy a biscuit?” they are offering you a cookie to go with your cuppa.
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What is 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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What is British slang for looking good?

Codswallop! This one basically means hot or good-looking.
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How do Brits say have a nice day?

It is generally not used in the United Kingdom. The phrase "have a nice day" spread to Britain from the United States. In Britain, the variants "have a fine day" and "have a good day" are frequently used in place of "have a nice day".
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How do you say love in British slang?

Love/luv. The term love in Britain is often written as luv, and it gets used simply as a title most of the time.
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Why do British say cheeky?

Cheeky is a word used by English people to describe somebody who says something insolent or irrelevant in an amusing way.
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Do the Brits say mate?

Mate (noun) So, 'mate' is British slang for a friend. But, like a lot of British slang, mate is a word that is used as much sarcastically as it is sincerely. You're just as likely to call someone 'mate' when they're your friend as when they're annoying you.
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