Tag: Slang
Thank you is one of the most important phrases in the English language. It is a polite way to show appreciation and gratitude for something someone has done…
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 – Fresh. Meaning – Attractive, cool or fashionable. This slang expression can be used to describe something that is new or up–to–date with the latest trends. Fresh…
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…
Phrasal Verb – Chat up. Meaning – To start a conversation with somebody who you are attracted (sexually or romantically) to. You chat somebody up if you wish to get…
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…
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 too. This slang is…
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…
Slang – Zillion. Meaning – An extremely large number. An unknown, vague or fictitious large number – it is not an actual number and does not have an exact…
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 –…
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.
English Slang – Kicks. Meaning (noun) – Shoes, usually sneakers or trainers. It is often used as a substitute for the word shoes or sneakers, and can also…
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…
Slang – Scrumptious. Meaning – (adjective) Delicious. Tasty. Mouthwatering. Appetizing. This expression can also be used to describe a very attractive person – or in fact anything at…
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…
Slang – Hang out. Meaning – To spend leisure time with someone. To spend time in a certain place or with certain people. To waste time – to do…
British English Slang – Apples and pears. Meaning – Stairs. The set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another. This expression is an example of Cockney…
In English there are many slang expressions we can use to say somebody is pregnant. These expressions are informal and can be used in everyday conversations with friends and…
Slang – La-la land. Meaning – An imaginary place where people are out of touch with reality. It is a hypothetical place that you visit when you are not paying…
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. Tickety-boo is old-fashioned British slang, but still…
Slang – Banter. Meaning – The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks. To speak in a playful or teasing way. This expression can also be used to describe someone making a joke…
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 – Telly. Meaning – Television. Telly is often used as a casual or informal way to refer to a television, especially in the UK, Ireland…
