How do you say girlfriend in England?

Below is the UK transcription for 'girlfriend': Modern IPA: gə́ːlfrɛnd. Traditional IPA: ˈgɜːlfrend. 2 syllables: "GURL" + "frend"
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Do British people say girlfriend?

British terms of endearment are best used with or toward: a girlfriend or boyfriend. a member of your family. a close friend.
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How do the British say love?

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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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 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 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 kiss in British?

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.
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How do you call a lover in English?

  1. Babe(s) This is arguably the most common of all. ...
  2. Baby. This is the more intimate form of babe or babes, use this in the bedroom or when you're alone with your better half. ...
  3. Honey/hun. This next one is a bit old-school but is still going strong. ...
  4. Sweetheart/sweetie. ...
  5. Angel. ...
  6. Princess/Prince. ...
  7. Love. ...
  8. Dear.
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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 you call a lady in England?

lady, in the British Isles, a general title for any peeress below the rank of duchess and also for the wife of a baronet or of a knight. Before the Hanoverian succession, when the use of “princess” became settled practice, royal daughters were styled Lady Forename or the Lady Forename.
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What is British slang for wife?

Trouble and Strife is Cockney slang for Wife. Trouble and Strife is classic Cockney Rhyming Slang.
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What do you call a woman from England?

(ɪŋglɪʃwʊmən ) Word forms: plural Englishwomen. countable noun. An Englishwoman is a woman who comes from England.
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What does BAE mean in the UK?

/beɪ/ uk. /beɪ/ someone you love; a boyfriend or girlfriend: It's bad when bae doesn't reply to your texts. [ as form of address ] Hey, bae.
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Why do Brits say darling?

In some parts of Britain, people call other people darling as a sign of friendliness. Some people use darling to describe someone or something that they love or like very much.
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Is kissing allowed in UK?

Kissing in public is fine with most Brits - so long as you keep your tongue in your mouth. A huge majority of 92% of Britons say holding hands in public is acceptable, and 90% say the same for hugging.
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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 Scottish kiss?

Noun. Glasgow kiss (plural Glasgow kisses) (Britain, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.
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What does Babe mean in England?

/beɪb/ a small baby, or infml an affectionate way of addressing a wife, husband, or other person you love.
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Why do British say love?

British people call people love or 'luv' as it is sometimes spelled in its short form in exactly the same way as Americans would call someone honey or 'hon' for short. It is just an informal form of language used in certain walks of life and is something people have just grown up with.
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What does cute mean in UK?

cute adjective (ATTRACTIVE)

(especially of something or someone small or young) pleasant and attractive: His baby brother is really cute.
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Do British people say bruh?

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 does bruh mean in England?

bruh in British English

(brɜː ) noun. slang, mainly US. brother: used as a friendly term of address between males. Word origin.
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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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