Through every pore, the show feels British. Characters cheer for Premier League teams, call each other “bruv” or “blud,” and are always quick to greet one another by saying “wagwan,” meaning, “What’s going on?” in Jamaican English. The show does a masterful job establishing Afro-English culture.
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What does man dem mean?
Mandem is a collective noun for a bunch of boys or men, particularly your own group of mates.
Why do they call money PS?
Gangs have their own ‘language’ of slang terms.
Slang, brands and symbols.
| Slang | Meaning |
|---|---|
| On fleek | perfect |
| Ps | money – paper money or notes |
| Pagan | person who moves between gangs, or has no affiliation |
| Shank | stabbed, a knife |
What does innit mean in British slang?
Innit can be used at the end of a statement to make it into a question. It is a way of saying ‘isn’t it‘. [informal, spoken]
What is Roadman language?
Roadman: Roadman comes from the 21st century slang word, describing a boy (normally at a teenage age) as someone who thoroughly knows the ins and outs of his area, and the people in the area – he will also be involved in popular events such as trapping, driving (cruising), parties etc. -Urban Dictionary.
Is Mandem a bad word?
The mandem is the new ‘lads’. You shall now refer to all your male friends as being part of your ‘mandem’. This word is roadman slang for insult. If you have been insulted, you have been pared.
What is a YUTE in slang?
yute (plural yutes) (Jamaican Patois, MLE, MTE, derogatory, slang) Youth, young people, often in reference to black youths. quotations ▼
Why is 200 called a bottle?
bottle = two pounds, or earlier tuppence (2d), from the cockney rhyming slang: bottle of spruce = deuce (= two pounds or tuppence). Spruce probably mainly refers to spruce beer, made from the shoots of spruce fir trees which is made in alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties.
What does 5 quid mean?
countable noun. A quid is a pound in money. [British, informal] It cost him five hundred quid.
Why is 500 a monkey?
The term was coined by British soldiers returning from India where the 500 rupee note of that era had a picture of a monkey on it. They used the term monkey for 500 rupees and on returning to England the saying was converted to sterling to mean £500.
Why do Brits say bruv?
‘Bruv’ – it’s a shortened version of brother. Note the spelling B-R-U-V. Often, in informal writing such as song lyrics and text messages, the spelling of words is shortened. In this case, U-V replaces O-T-H.
Why do Brits say mate?
Mate is used as a term of endearment, but also frequently used to casually ingratiate oneself with a stranger or new acquaintance. You might refer to a waiter or fellow bar fly using the word ‘mate’. When used to address somebody or get their attention, the word mate is usually reserved for men only.
Do Brits say lad?
You can use the casual lad instead of guy, fellow, or chap. This word is much more common in Britain than in the U.S., although everyone understands what it means.
What does GREY Ting mean?
@uniquegalore. I found out grey ting means white people a couple weeks ago? I thought it meant someone of mixed race because ‘black’ and ‘white’ is grey.
What does PS mean in top boy?
Meaning: Quite simply “p’s” or “pees” is another word for money or cash. Sentence use: “We’re going to make a lot of P’s when we sell this.”
What are P’s in London?
There are 100 pence (p) to the pound (£). UK banknotes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. Coins come in 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2.
What is food in UK slang?
Grub – is slang for food and comes from the old English word meaning ‘dig’.
How do you say beautiful in British slang?
10. Bonnie. Used in Scotland, this word means “pretty” or “beautiful”, and is normally used in reference to a woman.
What does Big man Tings mean?
grown-up thing
In slang, BMT can be an acronym for Big Man Ting, a Jamaican English phrase meaning “grown-up thing” and referring to adult matters or concerns. Jamaican speakers may use big man ting with the effect of “for real,” “seriously,” or “no joke,” e.g., Big man ting, that new single from Drake is the greatest.
What does YEET mean in slang?
“to throw
Yeet is a slang word that functions broadly with the meaning “to throw,” but is especially used to emphasize forcefulness and a lack of concern for the thing being thrown.
What is a rude boy in Jamaican?
in Jamaica) a member of a group of lower- or working-class teenagers in the 1960s, noted for listening to ska music and for juvenile delinquency: they inspired the later rude-boy fashion in Britain. Also called: rudie, rudy, rudi.