What is the most British slang?

20 of the Most Common British Slang Words
  • Fit (adj) So, in the UK fit doesn't just mean that you go to the gym a lot. ...
  • Loo (noun) ...
  • Dodgy (adj) ...
  • Proper (adj) ...
  • Knackered (adj) ...
  • Quid (noun) ...
  • Skint (noun) ...
  • To Skive (verb) Skiver (noun)
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What is the most British thing to say?

I'm knackered – I'm tired. Cheeky – Mischievous or playful. Bloody – This is a very British thing to say – meaning very. I'm pissed – Not meaning the regular “angry”, in British talk it actually means you're very drunk and is used quite a lot when you are out drinking with friends.
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What words do British people use the most?

50 Must-Know British Slang Words and Phrases
  1. Bloke. “Bloke” would be the American English equivalent of “dude.” ...
  2. Lad. In the same vein as “bloke,” “lad” is used, however, for boys and younger men.
  3. Bonkers. Not necessarily intended in a bad way, "bonkers" means “mad” or “crazy.”
  4. Daft. ...
  5. To leg it. ...
  6. Trollied / Plastered. ...
  7. Quid. ...
  8. Dodgy.
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What is UK slang for crazy?

Barmy – Crazy or insane.
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What do you call a girl in UK 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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The BEST British Street Slang



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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What is British slang for badass?

Daft – Daft is a great word which means silly or stupid. Ass/Arse – Both of these can mean your backside. Ass is used in words like badass too, which means someone who is cool or radical.
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What is British slang for bro?

bruv. In the US, we have friend terms like bro and bruh. In the UK, they have bruv. Bruv is short for brother, as in “fellow; buddy.” It's a familiar term typically used between male friends, close relations, or even actual brothers.
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How do Brits say hello?

Hiya! This is a very common way of saying “hello”, especially in the North of England. It is also used a lot in text messaging.
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Why do Brits say 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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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 is British slang for cool?

Dynamite/Wicked. Dynamite is used for awesome and cool. Wicked too is used to convey the same meaning.
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Why do British people not hug?

The British are not back slappers or touchers and generally do not display affection in public. Hugging, kissing and touching is usually reserved for family members and very close friends. The British like a certain amount of personal space.
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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 do British guys call their friends?

Mate (noun) So, 'mate' is British slang for a friend.
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What is dawg slang for?

dawg (plural dawgs) Pronunciation spelling of dog. That dawg won't hunt. (chiefly US, slang) Dude, bud, pal, used to address a close male friend. quotations ▼synonym ▲ Synonyms: see Thesaurus:friend.
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What is the British word for dude?

Bloke. This widely used British slang terms is not only common in the United Kingdom, but also in Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. The American equivalent of “bloke” would be “guy” or “dude”, which is simply another word for “man”.
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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 spunk in British slang?

spunk in British English

(spʌŋk ) noun. informal. courage or spirit. British a vulgar slang word for semen.
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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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How do you say kissing in British?

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.
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How do British say cute?

Below is the UK transcription for 'cute': Modern IPA: kjʉ́wt. Traditional IPA: kjuːt. 1 syllable: "KYOOT"
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