What is it innit?

/ˈɪn.ɪt/ short form of isn't it. Used at the end of a statement for emphasis: "It's wrong, innit?"
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What is innit slang for?

'Innit? ' is a contraction of the tag question 'Isn't it? ' and people use it to prompt a response from the listener. So if someone says 'Nice weather, innit? ', they are expecting you to agree and say 'Yes'.
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Is Innit a British word?

This well known British word is unique because it's actually a slang contraction. It's a shortened form of the phrase isn't it. Innit has roots in the Asian and Jamaican communities in London.
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What does init mean in British slang?

The slang word "init" means the same as the words

a. " isn't it"
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What do you call a girl in British slang?

'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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Why do Brits say mate?

Mate is used as a term of endearment, but also frequently used to casually ingratiate oneself with a stranger or new acquaintance. You might refer to a waiter or fellow bar fly using the word 'mate'. When used to address somebody or get their attention, the word mate is usually reserved for men only.
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Who started saying innit?

'Innit' - usually pronounced that way, usually with a regional accent of some kind, often with a Cockney accent of some kind, often with a Jamaican accent - it's because it's come really from the fashionable use, in London mainly, by the Asian community and the Jamaican community, popularised by Ali G and others.
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Who invented innit?

Minvielle founded Innit in 2013 with Kevin Brown (Innit's CEO) a consolidated Silicon Valley entrepreneur and among other major achievements Minvielle has built an intellectual property portfolio with over 30 patents and 500 claims granted to date.
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Is bloody a swear word yes or no?

Bloody is a common swear word that is considered to be milder and less offensive than other, more visceral alternatives. In 1994, it was the most commonly spoken swear word, accounting for around 650 of every million words said in the UK – 0.064 per cent.
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Do Brits say bruv?

Bruv means Bro but it is only used by the British.
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What does bruv mean UK?

bruv (uncountable) (UK, Canada, chiefly MLE, MTE, Australia, slang) Brother, mate, friend. quotations ▼
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Do British people say bloody?

Bloody, as an adjective or adverb, is a commonly used expletive attributive in British English, Australian English, Irish English, Indian English and a number of other Commonwealth nations. It has been used as an intensive since at least the 1670s.
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What is the F word in Britain?

The F Word (also called Gordon Ramsay's F Word) is a British cookery programme featuring chef Gordon Ramsay. The programme covers a wide range of topics, from recipes to food preparation and celebrity food fads. The programme was made by Optomen Television and aired weekly on Channel 4.
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Is shut up a cuss word?

The phrase is probably a shortened form of "shut up your mouth" or "shut your mouth up". Its use is generally considered rude and impolite, and may also be considered a form of profanity by some.
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Is monkey a swear?

Ape and monkey are considered offensive terms when they're used to describe a person of color. It's what is known as dehumanizing language, “language that deprives a person of human qualities or attributes.”
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What do Brits call a taxi?

A hackney or hackney carriage (also called a cab, black cab, hack or London taxi) is a carriage or car for hire. A hackney of a more expensive or high class was called a remise. A symbol of London and Britain, the black taxi is a common sight on the streets of the UK.
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Where does Bruv come from?

11. Bruv. Short for "brother", this London street slang is used to refer to a male friend.
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What country uses innit?

It's your birthday today, innit? (Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, informal, proscribed) Used as a replacement for any other negative tag question, irrespective of person, number, or verb.
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Why is it called bruv?

You may have heard the word and wondered what it means or where it comes from. '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.
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How do you pronounce Z in England?

In short, the British pronounce “Z” as /zɛd/ (zed) whereas Americans pronounce it as /ziː/ (zee). Note that the same pronunciation is naturally used also in the plural: the plural of “Z”, denoted “Zs”, “Z's” or “z's”, is pronounced as /zɛdz/ (zedz) in the UK and /ziːz/ (zeez) in the US.
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Is innit the same as ain't it?

Or between «innit?» and «isn't it?»? There is no difference in meaning. Both mean exactly the same thing. The only difference is in the level of formality and 'properness'.
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What is British slang for goodbye?

Cheerio – No it is not just a breakfast cereal but also one of the many words used to say goodbye in the UK. “Ta ta” is popular in the North of England and you will also hear “laters” and “see ya”.
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What is British slang for hello?

'Hiya' or 'Hey up' – these informal greetings both mean 'hello' and are especially popular in the north of England.
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How do you say OK in British slang?

Hunky-Dory

'Hunky-dory' – a neat little piece of British slang that means that a situation is okay, cool, or normal.
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What was the first cuss word?

Fart, as it turns out, is one of the oldest rude words we have in the language: Its first record pops up in roughly 1250, meaning that if you were to travel 800 years back in time just to let one rip, everyone would at least be able to agree upon what that should be called.
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