What is British slang for yes?

' Aye – It means yes.
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What is a slang word for yes?

Colloquial or slang forms: ya, yah, yeah, yeh, yep, yeppers, yup, yuppers, yus, ahuh, mhm, uh huh.
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How do Brits say yeah?

Below is the UK transcription for 'yeah': Modern IPA: jɛ́ Traditional IPA: je. 1 syllable: "YE"
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How do you agree in British slang?

"Innit" is an abbreviation of "isn't it" most commonly used amongst teenagers and young people. This phrase is used to confirm or agree with something that another person has just said. "It's really cold today." "Innit."
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What is YES in Old English?

Yes is a very old word. It entered English before 900 and comes from the Old English word gese loosely meaning “be it.” Before the 1600s, yes was often used only as an affirmative to a negative question, and yea was used as the all-purpose way to say “yes.”
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Can American Guess British Slang?



What is dawg in British slang?

It simply means dog.
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What are common British phrases?

Funny British Phrases and Idioms
  • I was gobsmacked – The key here being “gobsmacked”. ...
  • It's all gone pear-shaped – It's all gone wrong/something has gone wrong.
  • She's a picnic short of a sandwich – Or he, meaning the person in question is not very clever.
  • He's mad/He's crackers – He's crazy/he's lost it.
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What is the most British thing to say?

Brilliant British English Phrases You Need To Know
  1. Fancy a cuppa? meaning: “Would you like a cup of tea?” ...
  2. Alright? meaning: “Hey, how are you?” ...
  3. I'm knackered! meaning: “I'm tired.” ...
  4. Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous. ...
  5. I'm chuffed to bits! meaning I'm very pleased. ...
  6. Bloody. meaning: very. ...
  7. To bodge something. ...
  8. I'm pissed.
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Do the British say aye?

' General impressions suggest that 'aye' means 'yes' in Scotland, a chunk of Northern England, and presumably Northern Ireland.
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What Is yah slang for?

The slang term "yah" is often used as an interjectory response when texting or a form of the word yes, or yeah.
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Is Yup slang for yes?

Yup is a slang word for yes and may refer to: YUP (band), a Finnish rock band. "Yup" (song), a 2015 song by Easton Corbin. Yukpa language (ISO 639:yup), spoken in Venezuela and Colombia.
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Does YEET mean yes?

What does yeet mean? Yeet is an exclamation of excitement, approval, surprise, or all-around energy, often as issued when doing a dance move or throwing something.
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What British words do Americans not understand?

The UK and America are two nations divided by a common language.
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Synonyms for British Words Americans Don't Understand
  • Fringe: Bangs. ...
  • Jumper: Sweater.
  • Trainer: Sneaker.
  • Dummy: Pacifier.
  • Plaster: Band-aid.
  • Nappy: Diaper.
  • Hole-in-the-Wall: ATM.
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What words can British not say?

Words like half (and similarly, calf) are difficult for Brits to say in an American accent, mainly because the 'a' sound is so vastly different from what they are used to. So instead of saying HAAHF, they should be pronouncing it HAY-AHF.
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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 thank you in British?

Ta! This is a very British way of expressing thanks, but its roots may actually lie in the Dutch language. Ta is a slang term for thanks that can be traced back to the 18th Century.
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How do Brits respond to how are you?

According to Table 4, In both Britain and America, the majority of people answer “HAY?” only with “value states” alone, like “fine.” or “I'm fine.” However, British people tend to use more thankings like “Fine, thanks.”, while Americans use more reciprocity questions like “Good.
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What is barking in British slang?

crazy or extremely silly: She must have been barking mad to lend him so much money. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Stupid and silly. absurd.
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What are 10 slang words?

Compound Slang
  • Crashy - Crazy and trashy, like a trainwreck.
  • Crunk - Getting high and drunk at the same time, or crazy and drunk.
  • Hangry - Hungry and angry.
  • Requestion - Request and a question, or to question again.
  • Tope - Tight and dope.
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What does doggy mean in the UK?

/ˈdɑː.ɡi/ a dog. Synonyms. bow-wow child's word. pooch informal mainly humorous.
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