Maybe one not to mention at the moment in the UK as it’s a sore subject for both sides. ButBrexitis an amalgamation of “Britain” and “exit”. “So, who voted forBrexit?”… cue awkward silence. Slang it up! What makes learning a language such a unique experience is getting out ...
Parky - Either short for Michael Parkinson, a famous chat show host, or more likely a word to describe the weather as being rather cold! squiffy very drunk Squiffy - This means you are feeling a little drunk. hanky a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a...
Definition:Extremely drunk. Example:“He had too much to drink; he’s absolutely legless.” Loo Definition:Another term for a restroom or toilet. Example:“I’ll be right back, I need to use the loo.” Lost the plot Definition:To become confused or irrational. ...
drunk and daring 70 Q What does this British slang word mean? Her Majesty’s pleasure A to be put in prison for an indefinite amount of time 71 Q What does this British slang word mean? honking A being sick 72 Q What does this British slang word mean? Horses for courses...
Elliot老师- 英式俚语中常见的RP读音 British Slang Everybody. It'sme, yourmateElliottfromETJEnglish.大家好,我是来自 ETJ 英语的埃利奥特。Andtoday, we'recombiningslangandpronunciationtogether.今天,我们将学习俚语中的发音。Let'sdoit.让我们开始吧。Iknowthatyouguyslovelearningpronunciation.我知道你们喜欢学习...
“The British are coming,” trumpetedChariots Of Firescreenwriter Colin Welland infamously at the 1982 Oscars. In truth “the British” were already there. They’d been making movies for over a century, with plenty of stick-on masterpieces in that number. Comedies, dramas, war films, horror....
Arseholed- Drunk! Usually in the advanced stages of drunken stupor, someone would be considered "completely arseholed". Never me, of course! As well- You chaps say also when we would say "too" or "as well". For instance if my friend ordered a Miller Lite, I would say "I'll have...
At the London School of English we have students who come from all over the world and regardless of what they are studying they always ask about slang words they have heard. So, as requested, this is the first of two blogs that I’m writing on slang. Working and living in London I ...
I'm very tired today and very hungover because I got drunk." Now let's listen to this situation again but using British modern slang.我很累而且因为喝了太多酒所以特别难受。”现在让我们再次听一下使用了英式现代俚语后这个情景是什么样的。I went to this ace club yesterday with my mate.It was...
Dosh– slang term for “money” Drink driving– drunk driving Elevenses –a break for a snack taken mid-morning, usually around 10:30a.m. to 11a.m., also known as “morning tea” Fête –a public function usually held outdoors and in the warmer months of the year, often to raise fund...