What do Brits say instead of awesome?

Ace: One fun British slang term is "ace," which means something that's awesome or brilliant – i.e., "She's ace at navigating confusing driving directions." It's also used as a verb to describe excelling at something, like acing a test.
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Do Brits use awesome?

Awesome. Here's another word whose meaning has changed a great deal over the years. Originally this word meant to cause awe or terror, to inspire wonder or excitement. Nowadays it has been accepted into American and British English slang as a word that means excellent, exciting or remarkable.
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What are common British phrases?

11 Bloody Brilliant British English Phrases
  • “Fancy a cuppa?” meaning: “Would you like a cup of tea?” ...
  • “Alright?” meaning: “Hey, how are you?” ...
  • “I'm knackered!” meaning: “I'm tired.” ...
  • Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous. ...
  • “I'm chuffed to bits!” meaning “I'm very pleased.” ...
  • Bloody. meaning: very. ...
  • To bodge something. ...
  • “I'm pissed.”
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What can I say instead of that's awesome?

awesome
  • amazing,
  • astonishing,
  • astounding,
  • awful,
  • eye-opening,
  • fabulous,
  • marvelous.
  • (or marvellous),
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How do you say cool in slang?

Vintage Slang for Cool
  1. a-ok.
  2. au courant.
  3. bang-up.
  4. boffo.
  5. crackerjack.
  6. dandy.
  7. dynamite.
  8. hep.
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How do you say good 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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How do you say perfect in British slang?

1. Ace. 'Ace' – a British slang term that means something that is brilliant or excellent.
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How do you say cool in London slang?

Wicked – cool, amazing.
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How do you say excited in British slang?

“Buzzin'” can mean to be tipsy or slightly drunk, "I'm buzzin' after that pint." It's also British slang for being excited or very happy, “I just booked my holiday to Spain, I'm absolutely buzzin'.”
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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 Brits 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 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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How do you compliment a British guy?

British Compliments
  1. You look smart/You're smartly dressed – Smart, in this case, isn't a reference to your mental state but more so about being dressed well.
  2. He's as bright as a button – “Bright” in British words and phrases means smart. ...
  3. I quite fancy you – Fancy here means like or have a crush on.
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What does British cheeky mean?

Cheeky means bold, brash, and a bit rude, but also maybe a little playful and amusing. Cheeky is an adjective that is typically used to describe a person or their actions or comments. It is most commonly used in the U.K., but it is frequently used elsewhere as well.
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Why do Brits say oy?

Oi is an interjection used in British English to get the attention of another person or to express surprise or disapproval. "Oi" was first documented in the 1930s and is particularly associated with working class and Cockney speech. It is effectively a local pronunciation of "hoy", an older expression.
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What do Brits call their sisters?

Meanwhile, skin and blister is Cockney rhyming slang for sister, which can also be shortened by both Brits and Americans to just sis.
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What is Chav British slang?

: a young person in Britain of a type stereotypically known for engaging in aggressively loutish behavior especially when in groups and for wearing flashy jewelry and athletic casual clothing (such as tracksuits and baseball caps) Like Eminem, Lady Sovereign is a poster child for the white lower-middle class.
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What is the most unknown English word?

1. Serendipity. This word appears in numerous lists of untranslatable words and is a mystery mostly for non native speakers of English.
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What does Cheerio mean in British?

Definition of cheerio

chiefly British. —usually used as a farewell and sometimes as a greeting or toast.
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What does lush mean in UK?

UK informal. good or, of a person, attractive: We had a lush time on my birthday. He's so lush. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
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What is the most popular British slang?

20 of the Most Common British Slang Words
  • Banter (noun) ...
  • Gutted (adj) ...
  • Pissed (adj) ...
  • Par (noun) To par off (phrasal verb) ...
  • Melt (noun) ...
  • Cheeky (adj) ...
  • To mug off (phrasal verb) To 'mug someone off' is to take advantage of someone or make a fool out of them. ...
  • Mate (noun) So, 'mate' is British slang for a friend.
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Is pip pip cheerio offensive?

Usage notes. Very rarely used in North America, where it is most likely to be considered humorous and is often used in a parody of British English speakers, particularly in “Pip pip, cheerio!” or “Pip pip, old chap!”.
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