British slang terms with example sentences, notes and quizzes, with answers. For ESL learners and teachers.
Filch - To filch is to steal or pilfer. bespoke custom-made Bespoke - We say something is bespoke if it has been created especially for someone, in the same way that you say custom. Blighty a slang term for Great Britain used by British troops serving abroad Blighty –Britain 100....
Slang for your mouth, i.e. shut your mush. Naff Something that is a bit uncool would be described as naff. Narked Cheesed off, irritated. If you’re in a bad mood you might be labeled as narked or even a bit narky. Nick To steal or take something that doesn’t belong to you. ...
Slang is often, but not always, considered pejorative. And it's best to avoid using any kind of slang in polite company. An example of slang that might be unique to the UK would be the word totty or Chav. Something unique to the US might be "ho" for a prostitute or "bogart" for ...
Jimmy- Actually short for Jimmy Riddle. i.e. I'm off for a Jimmy Riddle. This is Cockney rhyming slang for piddle! John Thomas- Yet another word for a blokes willy! I always felt a bit sorry for people who were actually called John Thomas. What were their parents thinking?
(to) Pinch –to steal Pissed– drunk (not to be confused with the American meaning of this word, which means “angry” – in the UK, that meaning would be conveyed by “pissed off”) Plastered– very drunk Plod –a slang term / nickname for a policeman ...
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Love the slang. I think we should steal it and use it below our name tags. Invigilator is the British word for a proctor, or a person who monitors students during an examination to ensure that the rules are followed and there is no cheating. ...
Slang Excellent WIRELESS. n. Olf fashion name for the radio. WONKY. adj. 1. Not straight, crooked, kilter / out of line. 2. Shaky or weak. Y Back to the top YORKSHIRE PUDDING n. 1. Not a dessert but a kind of baked batter mix mostly eaten with roast beef. (Visit our ...