50 Must-Know British Slang Words and Phrases
- Bloke. “Bloke” would be the American English equivalent of “dude.”
- Lad. In the same vein as “bloke,” “lad” is used, however, for boys and younger men.
- Bonkers. Not necessarily intended in a bad way, “bonkers” means “mad” or “crazy.”
- Daft.
- To leg it.
- Trollied / Plastered.
- Quid.
- Dodgy.
What are some London words?
Common English Phrases in London
- Cheerio.
- See ya (see you later)
- Take care (look after yourself)
- Catch ya later (see you later/until next time)
- Have a good one (be safe/good luck)
- Take it easy (look after yourself)
- Ta ta.
What do you call London slang?
When most people hear the words ‘London slang’ they associate it with cockney rhyming slang, a form of slang that uses rhyming words in place of the actual word you mean to say. For example, ‘stairs’ would become ‘apples and pears’.
How do you say cool in London slang?
Wicked – cool, amazing.
What’s good British slang?
Happy and Positive British Slang
- ace – amazing, awesome, excellent.
- blinding – fantastic, great, superb.
- brill – short for “brilliant,” cool, exceptionally good.
- buzzing – excited, happy.
- chuffed – happy, pleased.
- cracking – the best.
- get-in – awesome, terrific, yay.
- hunky-dory – cool, good; everything’s okay.
What is 50 London slang?
‘Nelson Eddy’s’ is Cockney rhyming slang for readies (pound notes), and ‘big bag of sand’ means a thousand pounds (a grand).
What Cockney rhyming slang for money endures in the East End?
| Denomination | Cockney rhyming slang |
|---|---|
| £50 | Bullseye |
| £100 | Ton |
| £500 | Monkey |
| £1000 | Bag of sand |
What does WAP mean in London?
wap (plural waps) (UK, dialect) A blow or beating; a whap. (colloquial) A breast. A bundle. (MLE, slang) A weapon, gun.
What is an A girl London slang?
25. Bird. This is British slang for a girl or a woman.
What does BAE mean in London?
BAE Systems
| Type | Public limited company |
|---|---|
| Predecessors | British Aerospace Marconi Electronic Systems |
| Founded | 30 November 1999 |
| Headquarters | London, England, UK |
| Area served | Worldwide |
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…
What is the British slang for pretty?
Bonnie. Used in Scotland, this word means “pretty” or “beautiful”, and is normally used in reference to a woman. Some think it has its origins in the French word bon, meaning “good”.
What are P’s in London?
There are 100 pence (p) to the pound (£). UK banknotes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50.
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.
How do you talk like a Brit?
Talk like a true Brit: 8 British expressions to master
- “Blimey!” How do you say it? “ bl-EYE-mee”
- “Reckon” How do you say it? “
- “Full of beans” How do you say it?
- “Bonkers” How do you say it? “
- “On your bike!” How do you say it?
- “Row” How do you say it?
- “Give you a ring” How do you say it?
- “Guv’nor” How do you say it?
How do British say cool?
8. Dynamite/Wicked. Dynamite is used for awesome and cool. Wicked too is used to convey the same meaning.
Why do Londoners say Oi?
“Oi” has been particularly associated with working class and Cockney speech. It is effectively a local pronunciation of “hoy” (see H-dropping), an older expression. A study of the Cockney dialect in the 1950s found that whether it was being used to call attention or as a challenge depended on its tone and abruptness.
How do UK say thank you?
Your Guide to Saying “Thank You” In the UK
- Thanks / Many thanks / Thanks so much. You’re likely to hear the shortened version “thanks” more than you hear people say “thank you”.
- Cheers.
- Nice One.
- Ta.
- I appreciate it / much appreciated.
- You’re a lifesaver/ You’re a star / You’re a hero.
- Much Obliged.
- You Shouldn’t Have!
How do Londoners say cheers?
Americans and British people both say “cheers” when they are out drinking and clink their glasses together. The difference is that people from the UK also use “cheers” to mean “thank you”.
What is $1000 in slang?
grand
In slang, a thousand dollars may also be referred to as a “grand” or “G”, “K” (as in kilo), or less commonly a “stack”, a “bozo”, as well as a “band” .
What is a 44 in slang?
44 Magnum handgun” is the most common definition for 44 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 44.
What does 400 mean in slang?
the Four Hundred US the most exclusive or affluent social clique in a particular place. Slang. Emoji. Acronyms.