In American English we maintain a real R sound. In British English, they don’t when it’s at the end of a word. Water, -er, -er.
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Why do Brits always say innit?
‘Innit’ – usually pronounced that way, usually with a regional accent of some kind, often with a Cockney accent of some kind, often with a Jamaican accent – it’s because it’s come really from the fashionable use, in London mainly, by the Asian community and the Jamaican community, popularised by Ali G and others.
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.
What is the British slang for girl?
14. Bird. A word used to describe a woman.
What are common British phrases?
11 Bloody Brilliant British English Phrases
- “Fancy a cuppa?” meaning: “Would you like a cup of tea?”
- “Alright?” meaning: “Hey, how are you?”
- “I’m knackered!” meaning: “I’m tired.”
- Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous.
- “I’m chuffed to bits!” meaning “I’m very pleased.”
- Bloody. meaning: very.
- To bodge something.
- “I’m pissed.”
Do Brits say mate?
So, ‘mate’ is British slang for a friend. But, like a lot of British slang, mate is a word that is used as much sarcastically as it is sincerely. You’re just as likely to call someone ‘mate’ when they’re your friend as when they’re annoying you.
Why do British say us instead of me?
“Us” for me is common in the north east (of England) particularly Co Durham Land of Prince Bishops. It’s just an old English way of speaking. Many people say “us” but if they are writing will use the word “me”.
What is a British minute?
minute in British English
(ˈmɪnɪt ) noun. a period of time equal to 60 seconds; one sixtieth of an hour. Also called: minute of arc. a unit of angular measure equal to one sixtieth of a degree.
How do you say handsome in British slang?
“Bev” means a “handsome man.”
What does innit FAM mean?
“Innit” is an abbreviation of “isn’t it” most commonly used amongst teenagers and young people. This phrase is used to confirm or agree with something that another person has just said.
What are some British compliments?
British Compliments
- You look smart/You’re smartly dressed – Smart, in this case, isn’t a reference to your mental state but more so about being dressed well.
- He’s as bright as a button – “Bright” in British words and phrases means smart.
- I quite fancy you – Fancy here means like or have a crush on.
How do Brits say drunk?
Pissed / Pished
However it is probably the most commonly used word in the UK to describe being drunk.
What is a correct pronunciation?
Pronunciation is the way in which a word or a language is spoken. This may refer to generally agreed-upon sequences of sounds used in speaking a given word or language in a specific dialect (“correct pronunciation”) or simply the way a particular individual speaks a word or language.
How do you save soil?
- Grow your own. In your own back garden, on a windowsill or on a shared allotment, growing your own is the most environmentally-friendly way to get your food.
- Compost.
- Grow soil saving plants.
- Support soil-friendly agroecological farming.
- Speak out for soil.
What do you mean by soil?
soil – (i) The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the Earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants.