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1. slangpedia.org › british-slang-glossaryBritish slang glossary | Slangpedia | The slang encycolopedia

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   Aug 9, 2023 · Meaning: In British English, it can mean “to a moderate degree” or “very”, depending on context. Origin: From the Latin “quietus” meaning “quiet” or “calm”, its meaning has evolved over time. Usage: “It’s quite cold out.” or “She’s quite the expert.” Quavers. Meaning: A brand of light, curly potato snack. Can ...

2. www.berlitz.com › blog › british-slang-lingo-words131 top British slang words, expressions & meanings to learn

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   The Queen’s English is spoken in London and Southern England. Here are some of the most common slang words and phrases used by people from those regions. Slang word/phrase. Meaning. Example sentence. Bloke. A man or guy. I saw that bloke you were talking to yesterday. Bloody.

3. engdic.org › slang-for-tv30+ Slang for TV (Their Uses & Meanings) - EngDic

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   • I watched a movie on the Tube yesterday.
   • Did you turn on the Telly?
   • My grandma had a wooden Boobtube.
   • The Box in our living room broke.

4. parade.com › 1293790100 British Slang Words and Their Meanings - Parade

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   Oct 31, 2024 · 33. Bollocks. While it has a multitude of meanings, bullocks is most commonly used to describe dismay or disbelief. 34. Bloody. You probably don't need a definition, as this is by far the most ...

5. englishonline.britishcouncil.org › blog › articlesNo Cap, Just Facts: Your Simple Guide to British Slang

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   Jan 9, 2024 · Some examples of modern-day British slang terms include: “No cap” – Meaning ‘for real’ or ‘no lie’ – something that is genuine. “Drip” – In previous generations, this was a negative word used to describe someone as unattractive or boring. But now, it has evolved to mean a good thing and refers to someone’s look or style ...

6. foreignlingo.com › british-slang-for-televisionBritish Slang For Television (11 Examples!) - Foreign Lingo

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   Jan 28, 2024 · So, Roger Mellie is slang for television because it rhymes with “telly”, referring back to a slang term we mentioned earlier. “I think I was on the Roger Mellie tonight, on the news,” for example. Roger Mellie is a character from the popular British magazine Viz, and he made his first appearance in 1981. He is known as “the man on the ...

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   What are some slang words for TV?

   • Here is the list of slang words for TV with meanings: Tube: Early television reference. Telly: British term for television. Boobtube: Older, casual term. Box: Common reference to TV. Idiot box: Critical name for TV. Set: Early term for TV unit. Screen: Referring to TV display. Flat-screen: Modern thin TVs.

   30+ Slang for TV (Their Uses & Meanings) - EngDic

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   What does TV mean in slang?

   • “TV” stands for “television.” It refers to a system for transmitting moving images with sound, as well as the device used to display them. Here is the list of slang words for TV with meanings: Tube: Early television reference. Telly: British term for television. Boobtube: Older, casual term. Box: Common reference to TV.

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   What are some examples of British slang terms?

   • Some examples of modern-day British slang terms include: “No cap” – Meaning ‘for real’ or ‘no lie’ – something that is genuine. “Drip” – In previous generations, this was a negative word used to describe someone as unattractive or boring.

   No Cap, Just Facts: Your Simple Guide to British Slang - British Council

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   What does it mean if a TV is a set?

   • “I’ve bought a new set from the shop down the road,” for example. Again, referring to a television as a “set” is something that has been done essentially since they were invented. The term became popular in the 40s and 50s when televisions in Britain became more common and tended to be a household staple.

   British Slang For Television (11 Examples!) - Foreign Lingo

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   What is a tellybox in British slang?

   • “Tellybox” is another way to refer to a television in British slang. It’s definitely a good deal less common than the terms we’ve looked at so far, and may more often be used in a kind of tongue-in-cheek way, as opposed to naturally. It’s meant as a bit of a joke, since the “box” is extraneous and “telly” would do fine to describe the thing.

   British Slang For Television (11 Examples!) - Foreign Lingo

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   Why is Roger Mellie slang for TV?

   • So, Roger Mellie is slang for television because it rhymes with “telly”, referring back to a slang term we mentioned earlier. “I think I was on the Roger Mellie tonight, on the news,” for example. Roger Mellie is a character from the popular British magazine Viz, and he made his first appearance in 1981.

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8. www.wix.com › blog › 2020100 Brilliantly British Slang Words and Phrases - Wix.com

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   Oct 13, 2020 · I just threw in an extra slang term for free. 04. Barmy. Crazy. “That’s a barmy idea”. 05. Bender. British people like to enjoy themselves. A bender can last a significant amount of time, and involves large amounts of alcohol or drugs.