How do you say bro in UK?

bruv. In the US, we have friend terms like bro and bruh. In the UK, they have bruv. Bruv is short for brother, as in “fellow; buddy.” It's a familiar term typically used between male friends, close relations, or even actual brothers.
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What is British slang for dude?

Bloke. This widely used British slang terms is not only common in the United Kingdom, but also in Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. The American equivalent of “bloke” would be “guy” or “dude”, which is simply another word for “man”.
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What do British guys call their friends?

Mate (noun) So, 'mate' is British slang for a friend.
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What does innit mean UK?

/ˈɪn.ɪt/ short form of isn't it. Used at the end of a statement for emphasis: "It's wrong, innit?" "They're such a wicked band, innit."
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What are some slang words in the UK?

50 Must-Know British Slang Words and Phrases
  • Bloke. “Bloke” would be the American English equivalent of “dude.” ...
  • Lad. In the same vein as “bloke,” “lad” is used, however, for boys and younger men.
  • Bonkers. Not necessarily intended in a bad way, "bonkers" means “mad” or “crazy.”
  • Daft. ...
  • To leg it. ...
  • Trollied / Plastered. ...
  • Quid. ...
  • Dodgy.
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What is a top boy UK slang?

I love Top Boy, which is not only the name of the show but the British term for big boss man, the kingpin, etc. The top boy is the one who runs the drug trade.
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What is British slang cool?

8. Dynamite/Wicked. Dynamite is used for awesome and cool. Wicked too is used to convey the same meaning.
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Do British say oi?

Oi /ɔɪ/ is an interjection used in various varieties of the English language, particularly Australian English, British English, Irish English, New Zealand English, and South African English, as well as non-English languages such as Chinese, Hindi/Urdu, Japanese, and Portuguese to get the attention of another person or ...
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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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Do Brits say buddy?

Another word that's used in a very similar way in Australia and the US, but less commonly in the UK, is buddy, or the plural: buddies. Again, you can use it to greet or address someone, or to describe your friends. It's also used to mean “partner” in some situations.
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What is bestie in British slang?

/ˈbes.ti/ uk. /ˈbes.ti/ (UK also bezzie, bezzie mate) someone's best friend: One of my besties bought me this hat.
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How do you say bro in slang?

chum
  1. associate.
  2. bro.
  3. buddy.
  4. co-mate.
  5. companion.
  6. comrade.
  7. crony.
  8. mate.
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What do British guys call girls?

'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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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 thank you?

Ta muchly. Thank you very much in British slang.
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How do you greet in London?

A handshake is the most common form of greeting among the English and British people and is customary when you are introduced to somebody new. It is only when you meet friends, whom you haven't seen for a long time, that you would kiss the cheek of the opposite sex. In Britain one kiss is generally enough.
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Do Brits say Righto?

Righto, It's British Slang, Mate! - Dictionary.com.
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Is oi a rude word?

used as a not very polite way of getting someone's attention, especially when you are angry: Oi!
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Why do Brits say Oye?

What is the meaning of "oye" used by Britishers? It's normally spelled “oy” or “oi” in British English, and it's a sort of exclamation used to get someone's attention. Apparently we nicked it from the Dutch, who say hoi as a sort of expression of joy, much like we would say “yay”.
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What is British slang for kiss?

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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What is UK slang for crazy?

Barmy – Crazy or insane.
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What is UK slang for happy?

Chuffed. When you're really happy or proud of something, the perfect word in British slang to describe your emotions is chuffed.
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What is food in UK slang?

grub = a slang word for food. “You get really good grub in that cafe.”
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