Beginners Guide to British Slang
Although a hop, skip and a jump across the globe might land you in an English speaking country, don’t be surprised if you find it difficult to communicate with the Brits because of different dialects, heavy accents and unfamiliar colloquialisms. Have a look at the terms below and use this as your starter guide for understanding British slang.
Blimey – My goodness
Snog – Kiss
Chuffed – Proud
Crisps – Chips
Tosser – Idiot
Bloody – Used for emphasis
Chips – Hot chips
Chap – Male
Ace – Excellent
Gutted – Very sad
Bants – Banter
Codswallop – Rubbish/nonsense
Dishy – Good looking
Know your onions – Knowledgeable
Miffed – Annoyed
Skint – Broke
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