A cuppa: A cup of tea. Commonly used when someone wants to express a desire for a hot beverage, particularly tea.
Example sentence: “I fancy a cuppa after that long walk.”
All right: A greeting or inquiry about one’s well-being. Used as a casual way to say hello and check in on someone.
Example sentence: “All right, mate? How’s it going?”
Arse: Buttocks or backside. A more informal and potentially humorous term for the posterior.
Example sentence: “I nearly fell on my arse when I slipped on the ice.”
Banter: Playful and teasing conversation. Often used in the context of joking and light-hearted exchanges.
Example sentence: “We always have good banter at the pub.”
Bender: A drinking spree or a period of overindulgence in alcohol. Describes a session of heavy drinking, often lasting for an extended period.
Example sentence: “He’s been on a bender all weekend.”
Bevvy: Alcoholic drink. Refers to a beverage, typically an alcoholic one, and is commonly used in the context of going out for drinks.
Example sentence: “Let’s go to the pub for a few bevies.”
Bird: A woman or girlfriend. Sometimes used informally to refer to a romantic partner.
Example sentence: “I’m going out with the bird tonight.”
Bite your arm off: Eagerly and enthusiastically accepting an offer. Implies a strong desire or willingness to accept something.
Example sentence: “If you offer him a job, he’ll bite your arm off.”
Blimey: An exclamation of surprise or shock. Used to express amazement or disbelief.
Example sentence: “Blimey, that was unexpected!”
Bloke: A man or guy. A common term to refer to a male individual.
Example sentence: “He’s a friendly bloke I met at the pub.”
Bloody: An intensifier or expression of frustration. Used for emphasis or to convey irritation.
Example sentence: “It’s been a bloody long day.”
Bog: Toilet or bathroom. An informal term for the facilities where one relieves themselves.
Example sentence: “I’ll be right back, just going to the bog.”
Bog roll: Toilet paper. Refers to the paper used for personal hygiene in the bathroom.
Example sentence: “We’re out of bog roll; need to buy some.”
Bollocks: Nonsense or rubbish. Used to dismiss something as untrue or nonsensical.
Example sentence: “That’s a load of bollocks.”
Bonkers: Crazy or mad. Describes something or someone as eccentric or mentally unstable.
Example sentence: “The idea sounded bonkers, but it worked.”
Bruv: Informal term for brother or mate. A friendly way to address a friend or close acquaintance.
Example sentence: “Hey, bruv, how’s it going?”
Bugger all: Nothing at all. Indicates the absence of something or a lack of anything significant.
Example sentence: “I’ve got bugger all to do this weekend.”
Buzzin’: Excited or thrilled. Expresses a high level of enthusiasm or anticipation.
Example sentence: “I’m buzzin’ for the concert tonight.”
Can’t be arsed: Cannot be bothered or motivated to do something. Indicates a lack of interest or willingness to make an effort.
Example sentence: “I can’t be arsed to cook; let’s order takeout.”
Cheers: Thank you or a toast before drinking. Commonly used when expressing gratitude or raising a glass in celebration.
Example sentence: “Cheers for helping me out.”
Cheeky: Playfully impudent or sassy. Describes behavior that is bold or audacious in a lighthearted way.
Example sentence: “She’s got a cheeky sense of humor.”
Chav: Stereotypically, a young person with a brash and flashy style. Often used to describe someone perceived as lower class and lacking sophistication.
Example sentence: “Those chavs are making a lot of noise.”
Chinwag: Informal chat or conversation. Refers to a friendly and informal discussion.
Example sentence: “Let’s have a chinwag over coffee.”
Chippy: Fish and chip shop or a restaurant. Specifically, a place that sells traditional British fish and chips.
Example sentence: “I’m in the mood for some chippy.”
Chuffed: Pleased or delighted. Expresses a sense of happiness or contentment.
Example sentence: “I’m chuffed with the results of the exam.”
Cock-up: A mistake or error. Describes a situation where something has gone wrong.
Example sentence: “There was a cock-up in the schedule.”
Crack on: Proceed or get on with something. Encourages someone to continue or make progress with a task.
Example sentence: “Let’s crack on with the project.”
Cracking: Excellent or impressive. Used to compliment something as outstanding or exceptional.
Example sentence: “That was a cracking performance.”
Daft: Silly or foolish. Describes behavior or ideas that are perceived as lacking in common sense.
Example sentence: “Don’t be daft; it’s just a joke.”
Dive: A shabby or unpleasant place. Refers to a location, often a bar or pub, that is run-down or unappealing.
Example sentence: “Let’s find a better pub; this one’s a dive.”
Dodgy: Suspicious or unreliable. Describes something that seems questionable or potentially untrustworthy.
Example sentence: “I wouldn’t trust that dodgy-looking guy.”
Faffing around: Wasting time or being indecisive. Refers to someone who is not being productive or is taking too long to make a decision.
Example sentence: “Stop faffing around and make a decision.”
Fag: Cigarette. A colloquial term for a cigarette.
Example sentence: “I need a break; I’m going for a fag.”
Fit: Attractive or good-looking. Describes someone who is physically appealing.
Example sentence: “She’s really fit, isn’t she?”
Five-o: Police. Slang for law enforcement.
Example sentence: “Watch out, here comes the five-o.”
Fiver: A five-pound note. A colloquial term for a specific currency denomination.
Example sentence: “Can you lend me a fiver until payday?”
For crying out loud: An expression of frustration or exasperation. Used to convey annoyance or impatience.
Example sentence: “For crying out loud, can you be quiet?”
Full of beans: Energetic and lively. Describes someone who is full of energy and enthusiasm.
Example sentence: “After a good night’s sleep, I’m full of beans.”
Gaff: House or residence. Slang for a place of residence.
Example sentence: “We’re having a party at my gaff.”
Gander: A look or glance. Refers to taking a quick look at something.
Example sentence: “Take a gander at this.”
Get-in: Expression of success or achievement. Used to celebrate a successful outcome or accomplishment.
Example sentence: “We won the game—get-in!”
Git: An unpleasant or contemptible person. A derogatory term for someone disliked.
Example sentence: “He’s such a git; I can’t stand him.”
Gob: Mouth. Slang for the mouth or oral cavity.
Example sentence: “Shut your gob and listen.”
Gobsmacked: Astonished or amazed. Describes a state of being utterly surprised or shocked.
Example sentence: “I was gobsmacked by the surprise party.”
Grand: One thousand pounds or excellent. Refers to a specific amount of money or describes something as excellent.
Example sentence: “It cost me a grand to fix the car.”
Grafting: Working hard or putting in effort. Describes the act of working diligently.
Example sentence: “I’ve been grafting all week on this project.”
Grub: Food, especially a meal that is hearty or satisfying.
Example sentence: “Let’s grab some grub before heading to the cinema.”
Gutted: Extremely disappointed. Describes a profound sense of disappointment or sadness.
Example sentence: “I’m gutted that I missed the concert.”
Hammered: Drunk or intoxicated. Indicates a state of heavy inebriation.
Example sentence: “We got absolutely hammered at the pub.”
Hunky-dory: Fine or going well. Describes a situation that is satisfactory or proceeding smoothly.
Example sentence: “Everything’s hunky-dory at work.”
I’m easy: I don’t mind or it’s okay. Indicates a lack of preference or a willingness to go along with someone else’s choice.
Example sentence: “Pizza or burgers? I’m easy, whatever you prefer.”
Innit: Isn’t it, or right? A colloquial term used to seek confirmation or agreement.
Example sentence: “Nice weather today, innit?”
Jammy: Lucky or fortunate. Describes someone who is perceived as being fortunate or having good luck.
Example sentence: “You’re so jammy; you always win.”
Jiffy: A short period of time. Refers to a brief or short duration.
Example sentence: “I’ll be back in a jiffy.”
Keep your hair on: Calm down or don’t get angry. A phrase used to tell someone to remain calm or not to become upset.
Example sentence: “Keep your hair on; it’s just a joke.”
Kerfuffle: A commotion or fuss. Describes a state of confusion or disturbance.
Example sentence: “There was a bit of a kerfuffle at the party.”
Kip: Sleep or a nap. Slang for a short period of sleep or rest.
Example sentence: “I need to catch a quick kip before the meeting.”
Knackered: Extremely tired or exhausted. Describes a state of extreme fatigue.
Example sentence: “I’m knackered after that long day at work.”
Lad: A young man or friend. A colloquial term for a young man or a friend.
Example sentence: “He’s a good lad, always there to help.”
Ledge: A cool or admirable person. Describes someone who is highly respected or admired.
Example sentence: “He’s a ledge; he fixed my car for free.”
Leave it out: Stop it or don’t continue. A phrase used to ask someone to cease their actions or remarks.
Example sentence: “Leave it out; I don’t want to hear it.”
Lingo: Language or vocabulary, often referring to specialized or unfamiliar terms.
Example sentence: “It took me a while to get used to the local lingo when I moved to London.”
Loo: Toilet or bathroom. A common term for the facilities where one relieves themselves.
Example sentence: “I’ll be right back; I need to use the loo.”
Lost the plot: Became confused or lost control. Describes a situation where someone has become disoriented or overwhelmed.
Example sentence: “During the presentation, he completely lost the plot.”
Lush: Very pleasant or attractive. Describes something as highly appealing or delightful.
Example sentence: “That dessert was lush; I want another.”
Mate: Friend or buddy. A commonly used term for a friend or companion.
Example sentence: “Hey mate, how’s it going?”
Mental: Crazy or insane. Describes something or someone as being mentally unstable or wild.
Example sentence: “That party was mental; everyone was dancing.”
Miffed: Annoyed or upset. Indicates a mild state of irritation or displeasure.
Example sentence: “He was a bit miffed when he didn’t get the promotion.”
Minging: Disgusting or unpleasant. Describes something that is highly unattractive or unpleasant.
Example sentence: “The smell in that room is minging.”
Minted: Rich or having a lot of money. Refers to someone who is wealthy or well-off.
Example sentence: “He’s minted; he drives a fancy car.”
Moolah: Money or cash. A more informal term for currency or funds.
Example sentence: “I need to save some moolah for the vacation.”
Mug: A gullible or easily deceived person. Describes someone who is easily taken advantage of.
Example sentence: “Don’t be a mug; they’re just trying to trick you.”
Muppet: Fool or silly person. A term used to playfully insult someone for foolish behavior.
Example sentence: “You’re acting like a right muppet.”
Naff: Uncool or tacky. Describes something that is perceived as unfashionable or lacking style.
Example sentence: “That outfit is a bit naff, isn’t it?”
Nippy: Cold or chilly. Describes weather that is cold or has a chill in the air.
Example sentence: “It’s a bit nippy outside; grab a jacket.”
Nowt: Nothing. A Northern English term for “nothing.”
Example sentence: “There’s nowt left in the fridge.”
Nutter: Crazy or insane person. Describes someone who is mentally unstable or eccentric.
Example sentence: “He’s a bit of a nutter, but he’s fun.”
On the lash: Going out drinking or partying. Describes the act of going out for a night of drinking and revelry.
Example sentence: “We’re on the lash this Friday night.”
Pants: Poor or disappointing. Describes something that is of low quality or unsatisfactory.
Example sentence: “That movie was pants; I didn’t enjoy it.”
Pied off: Rejected or ignored. Describes a situation where someone has been romantically rejected.
Example sentence: “She got pied off when he didn’t call.”
Pissed: Drunk. Describes a state of inebriation due to alcohol consumption.
Example sentence: “I got a bit pissed at the pub last night.”
Plastered: Drunk or intoxicated. Similar to “pissed,” indicates a high level of drunkenness.
Example sentence: “By midnight, he was absolutely plastered.”
Plonk: Cheap or inferior wine. Refers to inexpensive or low-quality wine.
Example sentence: “I’m not drinking that plonk; get me something better.”
Posh: Elegant or upper-class. Describes something or someone as being refined or sophisticated.
Example sentence: “That restaurant is a bit posh for my taste.”
Prat: Fool or idiot. A derogatory term used to insult someone’s intelligence.
Example sentence: “You’re acting like a right prat.”
Proper: Correct or appropriate. Describes something done in a correct or suitable manner.
Example sentence: “You did a proper job on that assignment.”
Quid: A pound sterling or money in general. A slang term for the British currency or money in general.
Example sentence: “Can you lend me a few quid?”
Rank: Disgusting or unpleasant. Describes something that is highly unappealing or repulsive.
Example sentence: “The smell in the garbage bin is rank.”
Rinsed: Exploited or taken advantage of. Describes a situation where someone has been used or manipulated.
Example sentence: “I got rinsed by that salesperson.”
Rubbish: Garbage or something of poor quality. Describes something that is of low quality or not worth considering.
Example sentence: “The movie was rubbish; I didn’t like it.”
Screwed: In trouble or facing difficulties. Describes a situation where someone is in trouble or facing negative consequences.
Example sentence: “If you don’t finish the project on time, we’re screwed.”
Skint: Without money or broke. Indicates a state of financial hardship or being without funds.
Example sentence: “I can’t go out; I’m skint this week.”
Skive: Avoiding work or responsibility. Describes the act of avoiding work or shirking responsibilities.
Example sentence: “I’m going to skive off work early today.”
Sloshed: Drunk or intoxicated. Similar to “hammered,” indicates a state of heavy inebriation.
Example sentence: “After a few cocktails, we were all sloshed.”
Snog: Kiss passionately. Describes a passionate or deep kiss.
Example sentence: “They were caught snogging behind the door.”
Sod: Expressing frustration or annoyance. A milder form of swearing, used to express frustration or irritation.
Example sentence: “Oh, sod it! I forgot my keys.”
Ta: Thank you. A shortened and informal way of expressing gratitude.
Example sentence: “Ta for helping me with the groceries.”
Take a punt: Take a risk or chance. Describes the act of taking a gamble or trying something uncertain.
Example sentence: “I’ll take a punt and apply for the job.”
Telling porkies: Telling lies or being deceitful. Describes the act of being dishonest or untruthful.
Example sentence: “I caught him telling porkies about his achievements.”
Tenner: A ten-pound note. Refers to a specific denomination of currency.
Example sentence: “Can you lend me a tenner until payday?”
That old chestnut: A familiar or clichéd story. Used to express boredom or irritation at hearing the same story repeatedly.
Example sentence: “Oh, not that old chestnut again!”
The offie: An off-license or a shop selling alcohol. Short for “off-license,” which is a store that sells alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises.
Example sentence: “I’ll grab a few drinks from the offie on my way home.”
Throwing a wobbly: Having a tantrum or getting upset. Describes a situation where someone becomes emotionally distressed or throws a fit.
Example sentence: “He was throwing a wobbly when he lost the game.”
To leg it: To run away quickly or escape. Describes the act of fleeing or running away.
Example sentence: “The police arrived, and he had to leg it before they caught him.”
To nick: To steal or take something without permission. Describes the act of taking something unlawfully.
Example sentence: “He tried to nick a chocolate bar from the store, but got caught.”
Toff: A person who is perceived as upper-class or posh. Describes someone who is affluent and sophisticated.
Example sentence: “He’s such a toff with his fancy clothes and accent.”
Trollied: Extremely drunk or intoxicated. Similar to “hammered” and “sloshed,” indicating a high level of drunkenness.
Example sentence: “After the party, he was completely trollied and couldn’t walk straight.”
Twat: Offensive term for a foolish or annoying person. A vulgar insult for someone disliked.
Example sentence: “He’s acting like a complete twat; I can’t stand him.”
Waffle: To talk at length about something without making much sense. Describes the act of speaking in a rambling or unclear manner.
Example sentence: “He tends to waffle on about his theories without really saying anything.”
Wanker: A vulgar term for someone who masturbates, often used as an insult. A strong and offensive insult.
Example sentence: “He’s such a wanker; he never takes anything seriously.”
Wangle: To manipulate or obtain something through clever or deceitful means. Describes the act of achieving something through cunning or manipulation.
Example sentence: “He managed to wangle a free ticket to the concert from his friend.”
Wee: A Scottish slang word for small. Refers to something small or little.
Example sentence: “I want a wee drop of whiskey.”
However, if an English person says they need a wee it means they need to urinate!
Wellies: Wellington boots, a type of waterproof rubber boots. Practical footwear, especially in wet or muddy conditions.
Example sentence: “It’s muddy outside, so I’ll wear my wellies for the walk.”
Winding up: Teasing or provoking someone, often for amusement. Describes the act of teasing or joking with someone to get a reaction.
Example sentence: “He’s just winding you up; don’t take it too seriously.”
Yonks: A long and indefinite period of time, often used to express a significant duration or a considerable amount of time passing.
Example sentence: “I haven’t seen her in yonks; we should all catch up soon!”
You what: An informal expression used to ask someone to repeat or clarify what they just said. Used when someone doesn’t hear or understand something and is seeking clarification.
Example sentence: “He told me he quit his job, and I was like, ‘You what? Why would he do that?'”
You’re nicked: You’re arrested, often used by the police. A colloquial way of saying someone is being taken into custody.
Example sentence: “After a brief chase, they caught the suspect, and he heard, ‘You’re nicked!'”
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