What is British slang for angry?

Narked. Cheesed off, irritated. If you're in a bad mood you might be labeled as narked or even a bit narky.
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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 are British terms for annoyed?

Miffed – is another way of saying you are confused or annoyed. For example: “She is really miffed that she's not been invited to the party.”
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Do the British say mad for angry?

A word or phrase of one dialect may sound weird/incorrect for the other. As a matter of fact, mad to mean angry is still a regional word in UK. The word changed in British English, with Americans retaining the original meaning which is now rarely used in the UK.
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Why do British people say mad?

It means “doing something crazy or random”.

Scenario: “Peter, why are you carrying all these watermelons? You are moving mad, dude!”
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What is UK slang for crazy?

Balmy. Meaning: (Adjective) Balmy is a British term for crazy or eccentric. It is a popular British slang that's widely used in the UK today.
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What is British slang for disappointed?

Gutted – “Devastated”

This is a piece of British slang you'll hear all the time, in all parts of Britain. What is this? The word is used to describe feeling very sad and disappointed at a circumstance or turn of events.
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What is a slang word for annoyed?

pissed off (taboo, slang) miffed (informal) I was a bit miffed about that. displeased. irked.
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What is disappointed UK slang?

Cheesed Off. Meaning: (Adjective) A British slang that means to be annoyed or disappointed, primarily used in Great Britain. Example: I'm cheesed off because you ditched me to go to some weird film viewing event.
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What does cranky mean in UK?

easily annoyed or upset: a cranky baby. He's been cranky all day.
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What is British slang for silly?

Nitwit. An inoffensive way of describing someone a bit silly.
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What does Mardy mean in British?

(chiefly Lancashire, Yorkshire and Midlands) Sulky or whining. quotations ▼ He's a mardy child. (chiefly East Midlands, Yorkshire) Non-cooperative, bad-tempered or terse in communication; grumpy.
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What is knackered in British English?

adjective. knack·​ered ˈna-kərd. British. : tired, exhausted.
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What is a WAP in Britain?

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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Is numpty a rude word?

LONDON: English language enthusiasts, take note! The Oxford English Dictionary has launched a search to find the first recorded use in English of the word 'numpty', which means a foolish or stupid person. Since the mid-1980s, numpty has been used as a mild term of abuse in Britain.
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What does wet you mean in UK?

In black US and British slang dating to at least 1990, to wet someone meant “to bloody” them, i.e., injuring them in a way that makes them bleed.
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What is a fancy word for angry?

1 irate, incensed, enraged, infuriated, furious, mad; provoked, irritated.
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What is slang for aggressive?

Aggy is a slang term that means “aggravated” or “aggravating” … like “irritated” or “irritating.”
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What is a better word for angry?

Some common synonyms of anger are fury, indignation, ire, rage, and wrath.
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What does rude mean in British slang?

not polite; offensive or embarrassing: He's a very rude man.
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What is Bullocks in British slang?

chiefly British, usually vulgar : testicles. chiefly British, usually vulgar : nonsense.
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What is British slang for knife?

Shiv originates in British thieves' slang term for a “knife,” chive or chiv, dating back to the 17th century. It is thought that chive and chiv are rooted in a Romani word for “blade.”
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What is a dinger UK drill?

Dasheen – running away, fleeing. Diligent – admirable, brave, cool. – dependable associate. Ding dong – dispute, brawl. also dinger, dinga, ding – cheap car.
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What is trap slangs and meaning?

(slang, informal, sometimes offensive) Of a 'trap': to trick a (heterosexual) man into having sex, by appearing to be a woman. quotations ▼
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How do Brits say drunk?

Pissed / Pished

Strictly speaking, “pissed” (or “pished” in Scotland) is a swear word and you shouldn't use it in a formal, professional or school context. However it is probably the most commonly used word in the UK to describe being drunk. If you spend any time in the UK, you will hear it all the time.
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