How do you say boy in British?

How do the British say bro?

'Bruv' is probably the most common term, but there are others which have a similar function and express a similar bond – Bro (B-R-O), blud (B-L-U-D) and cuz (C-U-Z) are just some. Again, notice the spelling changes in 'blud' and 'cuz'.

How do you say kid in British?

The word bairn, for a literal or figurative “child,” remains in use in contemporary Scotland and Northern England. It is considered a more regional term than child.

Do British people say baby?

Babe is simply a shortening of baby and is heard far more commonly in Britain today. Calling a woman baby can be seen as being condescending, unless it's being used comically or playfully. Unlike the rest of the words above, both babe and baby tend only to be used by couples and not by strangers.

What is the British slang for girl?

14. Bird. A word used to describe a woman.

How to pronounce BOY in British English

Why do British say bruv?

Etymologeek states that the use of the slang term “bruv” in the United Kingdom stemmed from the Cockney or colloquial pronunciation of the word “brother.” It was pronounced “bruvver” or “bruvva,” which was then shortened to simply “bruv.”

Can I say Bros?

Normally it is pronounced 'brothers'. It is sometimes said in its shortened form. There is a tailoring firm called Moss Bros (Moss brothers) but most people say Moss Bross to make it rhyme. EDIT - I forgot to mention that there is a slang version of 'bro'/'bros' that is pronounce differently.

How do you use bruv?

Is it correct to say men's?

The short answer is: "men's" is correct.

First, let's look at a word for which you add an "-s" to make it plural.

What do you call your boyfriend UK?

How do Brits say drunk?

Pissed / Pished

However it is probably the most commonly used word in the UK to describe being drunk.

How do you say sister in British?

What can I say instead of Babe?