These are example of British slang, and they can be difficult for non-native speakers to understand and use correctly.这些是英国俚语的例子，而非母语人士很难理解和正确使用它们。But don't worry, we're going to help.但是别担心，我们会帮助大家理解的。Well, you're going to help.是你会帮忙的...
British slang terms with example sentences, notes and quizzes, with answers. For ESL learners and teachers.
Definition:An insulting term for a foolish or annoying person. Example:“That guy is such a bellend; I can’t stand him.” Bevvy Definition:A drink, especially alcoholic. Example:“Let’s go for a few bevies at the pub.” Bird
Spoiler alert: Brummie is spoken by Tom Shady in Peaky Blinders.Aside from the accent, regional variations of British English also include different slang words used in different regions of the UK. Here are some of the
This is used to refer to a person, mainly in a friendly or slightly insulting way. It’s often used for someone who is annoying or who causes trouble. That nasty little blighter. Nutter In American English, someone who is “nuts” (adjective) acts very strangely or does dangerous and ri...
Council estate housing –cheap housing provided by the government for those on low income Cow –a derogatory term for a woman who is unpleasant, stupid, or annoying Cripes –an exclamation of surprise or dismay Cross– angry, annoyed Cuppa –slang term for “a cup of tea” ...
I set off into the wilderness alone. I skirted a few miles of annoyingly hilly section of the PW that runs along Hadrian’s Wall. When I finally cut north, feeling I was entering the loneliest portion of my walk I met another lone backpacker from Nottingham, Adam. We walked the rest ...
Unfortunately the heathen youth in Britain now use ‘Yard’ as a slang term for home! In fact they use slang for everything, which drives me absolutely potty. As in ‘Yeah blud, wanna come over my yard? Safe innit.’ (‘Hello friend, would you like to come and spend some time at ...
How can we talk about British slang and leave out a weather reference! Apparently, the phrase means that the weather is cold enough for a brass monkey to freeze and shed its extremities. “That’s pants” – That’s terrible Pants has different uses in the US and the UK. In the US,...
They also have some annoying grown children and a clever dog, but mostly it's tired material by actors we've seen this from before and better. Life Begins (3/05) Caroline Quentin (Men Behaving Badly) stars in this ITV comedy/drama series about a housewife whose husband (Alexander ...