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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.
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- "A few sandwiches short of a picnic" (PA. (PA) Someone that lacks common sense might be described as "a few sandwiches short of a picnic." The phrase was first documented in the BBC's "Lenny Henry Christmas Special" in 1987.
- "Anorak" Although it's more often used as a synonym for raincoat, an anorak is something slightly different in playground slang. Someone that's a little bit geeky, with strong interests or expertise in a niche area, might be referred to as an "anorak."
- "Bagsy" Calling "bagsy" is the equivalent of calling "shotgun" or "dibs" when something, like the front seat of the car, is offered up to a group. Schoolkids might call "bagsy" on items from their friends' pack lunches, like an apple or a cereal bar, that the friend isn't going to eat.
- "Bee's knees" This phrase became mainstream in the USA in the 1920s despite its British origins, but its popularity in the States has dwindled since the turn of the century.
- Arse. What a great way to start the list. An arse is your rear end (not to be confused with an ass, which is a donkey). But it can also be a reference to an annoying person: “Stop being such an arse”.
- Banter. Making jokes, often at the expense of others in your company. British people love to banter, and someone with good banter is likely to be popular.
- Bare. Used mostly in London to mean "a lot of". “There were bare man at the rave”. Note the use of “man” in the singular to mean “men” or even “people”.
- Barmy. Crazy. “That’s a barmy idea”.
Aug 9, 2023 · Meaning: To steal; or a state of disrepair; or a police station. Origin: Possibly derived from Old English “hnecan” meaning to slay or take someone’s life. Usage: “Someone nicked my bike.” or “My phone’s in the nick.” or “He’s down at the nick.”.
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 ...
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 ...
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Aug 31, 2023 · 50. Wanker. Oh, ‘wanker’. Possibly the best British insult on the list, it fits a certain niche for a single-worded insult to lobbied out in a moment of frustration, anger, provocation, or, of course, as a jest amongst friends. ‘Wanker’ fits the closest fit by ‘jerk’ or ‘asshole’, but to a slightly higher value.
