How do you say OK in British slang?

'Hunky-dory' – a neat little piece of British slang that means that a situation is okay, cool, or normal.
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How do you say yes in British slang?

' Aye – It means yes. It is commonly used in Scotland. It was used in the film ”Brave Heart”, Barry – Another term from the Scots, meaning 'good' when exclaimed, or at least 'okay' Ballistic – From the original meaning of a type of missile, in slang this describes a fit of anger and rage.
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How do you say great in British slang?

Happy and Positive British Slang
  1. ace - amazing, awesome, excellent.
  2. blinding - fantastic, great, superb.
  3. brill - short for "brilliant," cool, exceptionally good.
  4. buzzing - excited, happy.
  5. chuffed - happy, pleased.
  6. cracking - the best.
  7. get-in - awesome, terrific, yay.
  8. hunky-dory - cool, good; everything's okay.
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Why do Brits say hiya?

'Hiya' or 'Hey up' – these informal greetings both mean 'hello' and are especially popular in the north of England. 'What about ye?' is popular in Northern Ireland and is another way of saying 'How are you?' 'Howay' is popular in the north east of England and means 'let's go' or 'come on'.
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Why do British say cheeky?

Cheeky. Brits are famous for their sense of humour, and we like to take life a little less seriously than other nations do. We take pleasure in being playful, so we often use the word “cheeky” to describe small, fun, frivolous activities that make us smile.
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How do British say cool?

- Dynamite is used for awesome and cool. Wicked too is used to convey the same meaning. - Ace is a British slang term meaning excellent.
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Why do Brits say oy?

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

'Bruv' – it's a shortened version of brother. Note the spelling B-R-U-V. Often, in informal writing such as song lyrics and text messages, the spelling of words is shortened. In this case, U-V replaces O-T-H.
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How do you say cool in London slang?

Wicked – cool, amazing.
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How do British say beautiful?

Synonyms of 'beautiful' in British English
  1. attractive. We are often drawn to attractive people.
  2. pretty. She's a charming and pretty girl.
  3. lovely. You look lovely.
  4. stunning (informal) A stunning display of fireworks lit up the sky.
  5. charming. I found her a delightful and charming young woman.
  6. tempting. ...
  7. pleasant. ...
  8. handsome.
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What is YES in Old English?

The English word 'yes' is thought to come from the Old English word 'gēse', meaning 'may it be so', and can be traced back to earlier than the 12th century. In the centuries since, lots of alternatives to the word 'yes' have sprung up in the English language, and there are no many meanings for the word 'yes' too.
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Is saying Oi Rude?

Meaning of oi in English

used as a not very polite way of getting someone's attention, especially when you are angry: Oi!
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How do you respond to OI?

' and usually follows after 'oi'. So when you meet someone, try greeting them with 'oi, tudo bem? '. The most common reply, independent on how you really are feeling, is 'tudo bem'.
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Is EI a word?

EI is not a valid scrabble word.
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How do you say happy in British slang?

9. 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 do you call a British girl?

Bird. This is British slang for a girl or a woman.
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How do you say friend in British slang?

Mate (noun) So, 'mate' is British slang for a friend.
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Does bloody mean the F word?

The f-word has become Britain's most popular swearword, overtaking “bloody”, as the nation's use of expletives has dropped over the past two decades, a linguistics study has found.
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Is bloody a swear word in England?

“Bloody” is no longer Britain's most commonly used swear word, while the number of uttered expletives has dropped by more than a quarter in 20 years, a study has found. Bloody is a common swear word that is considered to be milder and less offensive than other, more visceral alternatives.
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What does sod off mean?

(intr, adverb; usually imperative) slang, mainly British to go away; depart.
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