What does Prat mean in English slang?

: a stupid or foolish person.
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Is Prat a rude word?

If you describe someone as a prat, you are saying in an unkind way that you think that they are very stupid or foolish.
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Is Prat a swear word in England?

According to Oxford Dictionaries, we started using “prat” to mean idiot in 1960, but before that, it was a 16th century word for buttocks. So when you call someone a prat, you're also calling them an arse. This is another delightful description of someone who's painfully stupid.
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Is Prat a word in English?

prat noun [C] (STUPID PERSON)

someone who behaves stupidly or has little ability: He looked a right prat in that pink suit. You've made me spill my drink, you prat!
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How do you say sick in British?

For this meaning, British English speakers would say 'ill' or 'unwell'. Australians, on the other hand might say 'crook'.
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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 UK slang for sketchy?

5. Dodgy. The equivalent to the American terms “sketchy” or “shady.” If someone is described to you as, “That Jim, he's a dodgy fellow,” you might be best off avoiding him at the water cooler. 6.
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What is teasing in British slang?

Wind-up – If you wind someone up it means you are teasing or taunting them.
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Is git British word?

British Slang. a foolish or contemptible person.
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What is dirty British slang words?

Manky – adj – Dirty or filthy. Meat and two veg – n – Male external genitalia. Minge – n – Female genitalia, derogatory. Minger – adj – An ugly or filthy-minded person.
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Why do Brits say bloody?

Bloody. Don't worry, it's not a violent word… it has nothing to do with “blood”.”Bloody” is a common word to give more emphasis to the sentence, mostly used as an exclamation of surprise. Something may be “bloody marvellous” or “bloody awful“. Having said that, British people do sometimes use it when expressing anger…
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How do you say dumb in British?

Daft. A bit stupid. Not particularly offensive, just mildly silly.
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How do you say nothing in British slang?

(not any thing): (standard): not a thing, naught. (slang): jack, nada, zip, zippo, zilch, squat, nix.
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What is a Pillik slang?

(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, derogatory, slang) A stupid or annoying person; a simpleton; a fool. quotations ▼
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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 beautiful?

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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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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How do you say angry in British slang?

Here are some common slang words that we use:
  1. Mardy.
  2. Got strop on.
  3. Throwing a wobbler.
  4. Narking me off.
  5. Whinging.
  6. Doing my head in*
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What is posh British slang?

(pɒʃ ) informal, mainly British. adjective. smart, elegant, or fashionable; exclusive. posh clothes. upper-class or genteel.
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What is a screw UK slang?

(vulgar, slang) Sexual intercourse; the act of screwing. quotations ▼ (vulgar, slang) A casual sexual partner.
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What is British slang for yes?

' Aye – It means yes. It is commonly used in Scotland.
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What is British slang for handsome?

“Bev” means a "handsome man."
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How do British say Im tired?

Knackered. Definition: To be very tired or for something to be so old or broken you can't use it anymore. Examples: I'm too knackered to go out tonight.
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