What do you call a girl in England?

'Lass' or 'lassie' is another word for 'girl'. This is mainly in the north of England and Scotland. 'Lad' is another word for boy. 'Bloke' or 'chap' means 'man'. Your 'mate' or 'pal' is your friend.
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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 do British girls call their friends?

Mate (noun) So, 'mate' is British slang for a friend.
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How do you call someone cute in England?

Learn to Speak Love: 20 British Terms of Endearment
  1. Darling. Meaning: We usually use this word when we really like or care about someone, and have for quite some time. ...
  2. Sweetie. Meaning: We use sweetie or even sweetie pie in a playful way when we're dating or we really like someone. ...
  3. Dear. ...
  4. Honey. ...
  5. Hun. ...
  6. Sweetheart. ...
  7. Cutie. ...
  8. Baby.
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How do British say love?

Love/luv. 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 British say gorgeous?

Below is the UK transcription for 'gorgeous':
  1. Modern IPA: góːʤəs.
  2. Traditional IPA: ˈgɔːʤəs.
  3. 2 syllables: "GAW" + "juhs"
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What is a girlfriend in England?

girlfriend in British English

1. a female friend with whom a person is romantically or sexually involved; sweetheart or lover.
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Do British girls say mate?

When used to address somebody or get their attention, the word mate is usually reserved for men only. However, women might often be heard referring to themselves as 'good mates' too.
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How do you address a British woman?

Mr + last name (any man) Mrs + last name (married woman who uses her husband's last name) Ms + last name (married or unmarried woman; common in business) Miss + last name (unmarried woman)
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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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How do you compliment a British girl?

British Compliments

He's as bright as a button – “Bright” in British words and phrases means smart. This phrase is used to describe someone being clever and smart. I quite fancy you – Fancy here means like or have a crush on. She's very lush – She's very attractive.
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How do you formally address a girl?

Miss: Use “Miss” when addressing young girls and women under 30 that are unmarried. Ms.: Use “Ms.” when you are not sure of a woman's marital status, if the woman is unmarried and over 30 or if she prefers being addressed with a marital-status neutral title. Mrs.: Use “Mrs.” when addressing a married woman.
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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 British slang for friend?

Mate (noun) So, 'mate' is British slang for a friend. But, like a lot of British slang, mate is a word that is used as much sarcastically as it is sincerely. You're just as likely to call someone 'mate' when they're your friend as when they're annoying you.
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What is beautiful in British slang?

Bonnie. Used in Scotland, this word means "pretty" or "beautiful", and is normally used in reference to a woman. Some think it has its origins in the French word bon, meaning "good".
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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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Can I marry my gf in UK?

You can: marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months of your arrival - you must use a venue licensed for this purpose. pass through the UK in transit (on your way to another country)
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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 say fancy?

Fancy F-A-N-C-Y is a verb with many meanings used all the time in the UK, especially in the south. You may recognise fancy as an adjective from the Iggy Azelea song I am so fancy meaning to be elaborate or beautiful.
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How say kiss a girl?

Creative ways to ask to kiss (or be kissed by) someone
  1. “Would it be okay if I kissed you on the lips?”
  2. “would you like me to lean closer and put my lips on your neck?”
  3. “Would you be willing to kiss me right now?”
  4. “Welcome to kissville, population us?”
  5. Our Favourite: “Can I kiss you?”
  6. “Can you kiss me?”
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What a lip kiss says?

Peck Kiss

A peck on the lips is the simplest way to kiss your partner or even your child. It is the simplest form of showing affection. You just simply touch your partners' lips with your own. During a peck, the lips of both partners are usually closed and slightly puckered.
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Why do English kiss both cheeks?

The cheek kiss is a gesture of friendship. It is simply a greeting and is not meant to convey attraction for another person. The cheek kiss is most common between a man and a woman, or two women, but it can take place between two men—especially if those two men are family members.
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Can I say dear to a girl?

You use dear in expressions such as 'my dear fellow', 'dear girl', or 'my dear Richard' when you are addressing someone whom you know and are fond of. You can also use expressions like this in a rude way to indicate that you think you are superior to the person you are addressing.
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Can I address a woman as Lady?

The word lady is a term for a girl or woman, with various connotations. Once used to describe only women of a high social class or status, the equivalent of lord, now it may refer to any adult woman, as gentleman can be used for men.
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