Many an American has come ashore and innocently ordered chips, only to be right royally cheesed off. In the UK, chips are deep-fried strips of potato, and chunky ones at that. In the US, thin bastardized versions of British chips might call themselves french fries. Chock-a-block A plac...
“gender-inclusive” is a more welcoming term that suggests all genders are invited to take part. For example: “No, that’s not a gender-neutral sauna, it’s a gender-inclusive sauna! Don’t you
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Quid– slang term for one pound (to) Ring –call (someone on the phone) Rotter –someone to be regarded with contempt Row –an argument RSPCA –The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; the largest animal welfare charity in the UK ...
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Discover the charm of British slang with 105 colourful words and phrases! Explore the unique expressions that make UK conversations truly special.
1992 Randolph & Legman Ozark Folksongs and Folklore I 67: To do a little job (in England ‘jobs’), refers to going to the toilet. 4. (Aus.) to make pregnant. 1945 1945 Baker Aus. Lang. do a job for oneself (v.) to defecate. 1984 1984 Partridge DSUE (8th edn) 317/1:...
For the same reason in years to come people will wonder why we say the 'telephone is ringing', or why flushing the toilet is referred to as 'pulling the chain'.) Khyber (Khyber Pass) - arse Lady Godiva - fiver (£5 see money slang - and especially see how the related...
Best of British- If someone says "The best of British to you" when you are visiting the UK, it simply means good luck. It is short for "best of British luck". Biggie- This is unusual. A biggie is what a child calls his poo! Hence the reason Wendy's Hamburgers has never really ...
Member of the Police Force in charge of the dogs which search the prison for drugs, dog-handler. bitch-kitty see separate entries. bitch lick (n.) (also bitch kick) [? the sort of SE lick one gives a sense 1] (W.I./UK black) a hard blow. 1995 1995200020052010 2011 1995 Franc...