An attempt to change a person's sexual orientation to heterosexual or to change a person's gender identity to correspond to the sex the person was identified as having at birth, SeeConversion therapy in the UK - a threat to everyone Cottage Public toilet Not used much today except by older...
A school in the north of England recently told its pupils to stop using slang words such as “hiya” (hello), “cheers” and “ta” (both mean “thank you”) if they wanted to get a place at university or a good job. When British people use language like this, it’s no surprise...
Used most commonly as a greeting and certainly not one that requires a response. Brits will welcome friends and family members alike by grunting these two words to one another. Arse There could be an entire English dictionary devoted to variations of this single word. Referring to what in the...
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 UK’s regional dialects with their most common slang words and phrases. The Queen’s English The standard British accent everyone knows is ...
I just don't know any slang words I tend to pick up slang expressions from others I'm a player (Slang) I'm crushed (slang) illiterate (slang) in the case of idioms and slang for example- grammar inodoro en slang It's going to be firm (slang) ...
I just learnt that in the USA you dicker over a price, particularly for used cars! tummy slang for a paunch Round - When you hear the words "your round" in the pub, it means it is your turn to buy the drinks for everyone in the group - nothing to do with the size of your tu...
Ireland has long been known for its strange slang (俚语) words and unusual use of the English language.One expression-“the Jacks"-has long been used to describe the common, everyday toilet. Every Irish person knows what this term means, but few know why they use it. In fact, it's ...
Slang (俚语) is very informal language which is often used by young people.It's hard to keep up to date with it as new words and phrases appear and develop.Living in a multicultural society has an effect on language,especially on the young,whose friends are often from a mix of backgroun...
Free slang ESL vocabulary lesson about body noises! Fart, burp, yawn, hiccup and know what to say to be polite! Learn some funny words and have fun with your friends!
Discover the charm of British slang with 105 colourful words and phrases! Explore the unique expressions that make UK conversations truly special.