Tag: British
Slang – Nowt. Meaning – Nothing. This slang is British slang and it is commonly used in the north of England and Scotland. It is Northern English slang. The opposite of…
Slang – Cheerio. Meaning – Goodbye. Cheerio is a positive, somewhat lively, farewell. This expression is generally seen as a more casual and lighthearted way of saying goodbye compared to other…
Slang – Hullabaloo. Meaning – A commotion, disturbance, uproar or fuss. This expression is used to describe some kind of noisy argument or disagreement. A hullabaloo is a loud…
Slang – Daft. Meaning (adjective) – Foolish or stupid. This slang is extremely common British slang (it originated in Scotland and Northern England) but is likely to be understood by all native English…
Slang – Chuffed. Meaning – Very happy, delighted or proud. The word chuffed is an adjective that means to be pleased, delighted, or very happy about something. This slang is…
English Idiom – Full of the joys of spring. Meaning – Very happy. This expression is used to describe someone who is both happy and full of energy. This…
British English Slang – Gormless. Meaning – (adjective) Stupid or foolish. This expression can refer to someone who displays a lack of intelligence. A clumsy person may be called gormless…
Slang – Kerfuffle. Meaning – A noisy argument or commotion. Kerfuffle is a noun that means a commotion or fuss caused by a disagreement or argument. It can also…
English Idiom – As sick as a parrot. Meaning – Very disappointed. This expression means that you are disappointed or unhappy about something that has happened. As sick…
English Idiom – Chop chop. Meaning – Hurry up! This expression is used to tell someone to hurry, or to do something faster. Do something without delay. This is…
English Idiom – Wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Meaning – If someone wouldn’t say boo to a goose, they are very timid and nervous. This expression might be used…
English Idiom – Storm in a teacup. Meaning – A small event that has been exaggerated out of proportion. A lot of fuss over a trivial matter. This expression is used when something…
English Idiom –Stiff upper lip or Keep a stiff upper lip. Meaning – To not show your emotions when you are upset. To keep your emotions hidden or bottled…
English Idiom – Cheap as chips or As cheap as chips. Meaning – Very inexpensive. This expression can be used to refer to something that is reduced in price, something…
Slang – Cracking. Meaning – Excellent or impressive. The very best or of high quality. This expression is used to describe just about anything that is really good –…
English Idiom – By the skin of one’s teeth. Meaning – To only just succeed in doing something. To just barely do something; to succeed by the smallest…
Slang – Mate. Meaning – Friend. This is an informal expression used to refer to a close friend or companion. This slang is extremely common British and Australian slang….
British English Slang – Dicky bow or Dickie bow or Dickey bow. Meaning – A bow tie. A bow tie is a necktie in the form of a bow with two loops.
British English Slang – Skive or Skive-off. Meaning – To avoid work or your responsibilities by staying away or leaving without permission. To stay away from work or…
British English Slang – Twit. Meaning (noun) – A foolish or stupid person. This expression can also be used to describe someone who is annoying or to describe…
British English Slang – Gobsmacked. Meaning – Totally shocked or astonished. To be extremely surprised, shocked or astonished. This expression is often used to describe a state of…
British English Slang – Dog and bone. Meaning – Telephone. This expression is an example of Cockney (or London) rhyming slang. In this type of slang words are replaced…
British English Slang – Quid. Meaning – A pound sterling. The pound sterling (£) is the official currency of the United Kingdom. The plural of quid can be quid or…
British English Slang – Argy-bargy or argie-bargie. Meaning – A noisy or lively argument. This expression is used to describe a bad tempered argument. This phrase can also be used…
British English Slang – Tickety-boo or tickety boo. Meaning – OK, satisfactory or fine. Everything is in good order and as it should be. This expression is often used to…
British English Slang – Codswallop. Meaning – Nonsense. This expression is usually directed towards someone who is talking – or writing – nonsense. Codswallop is often said to someone who…
British English Slang – Skint. Meaning – (adjective) To have no money. The word skint is a slang term commonly used in British and Australian English to describe a situation where…
British English Slang – Dilly-dally or Dilly dally. Meaning – To wander aimlessly or to dawdle. This expression is used to describe walking or behaving without purpose; to be idle…
British English Slang – Knackered or Cream Crackered. Meaning – Extremely tired. This expression can also be used to describe something that is worn out or damaged because it has…
British English Slang – Numpty. Meaning – (noun) An idiot. A stupid or foolish person. Numpty is often used in a mildly derogatory way, but it can also…
British English Slang – Cuppa. Meaning – Cup of tea. Example: “I think it’s time for a break. Does anyone fancy a cuppa?” Related: British Culture – Tea…
British English Slang – Telly. Meaning – Television. Telly is often used as a casual or informal way to refer to a television, especially in the UK, Ireland…
People in Great Britain love to eat! We are lucky to have a great selection of food from all over the world in our restaurants and takeaways. Fish…
British English Slang – Moggy. Meaning – An informal name for a cat. A domestic cat that is not a pedigree or purebred. Moggy is similar to the…
British English Slang – Spuds. Meaning – Potatoes. The expression spud is a common British slang term for potato. Different Ways To Eat Spuds: Boiled – Potatoes are…
