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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What is the most British word to say?

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 a very 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 are some famous British sayings?

So here are our most favourite and some of the most well-known British idioms:
  • A penny for your thoughts. ...
  • Actions speak louder than words. ...
  • An arm and a leg. ...
  • Back to the drawing board. ...
  • The ball is in your court. ...
  • Barking up the wrong tree. ...
  • Beat around the bush. ...
  • Biting more than you can chew.
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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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19 Really British Words



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 you talk like a Brit?

Talk like a true Brit: 8 British expressions to master
  1. “Blimey!” How do you say it? “ bl-EYE-mee” ...
  2. “Reckon” How do you say it? “ ...
  3. “Full of beans” How do you say it? ...
  4. “Bonkers” How do you say it? “ ...
  5. “On your bike!” How do you say it? ...
  6. “Row” How do you say it? ...
  7. “Give you a ring” How do you say it? ...
  8. “Guv'nor” How do you say it?
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What is British slang for crazy?

Barmy – Crazy or insane.
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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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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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Is bloody a swear word in England?

Contents. 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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How do you say dumb in British?

Daft. A bit stupid. Not particularly offensive, just mildly silly.
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How do Brits say good morning?

Bore da (bore-eh-dah) - Good Morning. Nos Da - Good Night. Diolch (dee-olch) ("ch" pronounced like gargling water) - Thank you.
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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 Brits compliment?

British Compliments

He's as bright as a button – “Bright” in British words and phrases means smart. This phrase is used to describe someone being clever and smart. I quite fancy you – Fancy here means like or have a crush on. She's very lush – She's very attractive.
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How do Brits greet each other?

A handshake is the most common greeting, and should be firm yet not too strong. When greeting each other, close friends may hug or kiss one another on the cheek, while others may simply offer a nod. In some casual settings, your name may be announced to the group at large.
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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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How do the British say sad?

Below is the UK transcription for 'sad':
  1. Modern IPA: sád.
  2. Traditional IPA: sæd.
  3. 1 syllable: "SAD"
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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 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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How do Mexicans say bro?

Carnal. Literally means “brother,” but as with “bro” in English, it's used to refer to good friends, too. María, te presento a mi carnal. María, this is my bro.
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What is British slang for 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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