Fancy. Used as a verb, to fancy means to desire something. This is mainly used either to express having a crush on somebody or craving something to eat. For example, if somebody says, “Do you fancy a biscuit?” they are offering you a cookie to go with your cuppa.
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What do Brits call their lovers?
British terms of endearment: ‘Sweetheart’, ‘love’, ‘darling’… English Live.
What is British slang for attractive?
“Fit” –hot or sexually desirable. The word is used to describe a person one finds sexually attractive or hot. It is commonly used. “The bee’s knees” – Awesome.
How do you say I like someone in British?
Learn to Speak Love: 20 British Terms of Endearment
- Darling. Meaning: We usually use this word when we really like or care about someone, and have for quite some time.
- Sweetie. Meaning: We use sweetie or even sweetie pie in a playful way when we’re dating or we really like someone.
- Dear.
- Honey.
- Hun.
- Sweetheart.
- Cutie.
- Baby.
What do you call a girl in British slang?
Bird. This is British slang for a girl or a woman.
How do you compliment a girl UK?
She’s very lush – She’s very attractive. I think he’s very fit – Fit not like your physical body, but more along the lines of being super hot! She’s quite tidy, isn’t she? – Another term for good-looking and perfect.
What does LUV mean in British slang?
Luv is a written form of the word ‘love’, when it is being used as an informal way of addressing someone. [British] ‘Don’t worry, luv.
How do you say hot in UK?
Codswallop! This one basically means hot or good-looking.
How do you say handsome in British?
Synonyms of ‘handsome’ in British English
- good-looking. She noticed him because he was good-looking.
- attractive. We are often drawn to attractive people.
- gorgeous (informal) The cosmetics industry uses gorgeous models to sell its products.
- fine. You’re a very fine woman.
- stunning (informal)
- elegant.
- personable.
- nice-looking.
How do you say I like you in British slang?
There are numerous ways to say “I like you quite a bit” in English without saying exactly that:
- I Fancy You.
- I’m Into You.
- I’m Fond of You.
- We Have Good Chemistry.
- I Have a Crush on You.
- We Get On Well.
- Would you like to go out with me?
- Want to grab a dinner / a drink sometime?
Do British people say mate?
The word “mate” is very common in Australian and British English and can help you sound a lot more natural when speaking Englsih in these places. Although it’s not used in American English, it is understood by English speakers all over the world.
Why do Brits call each other mate?
This one is often heard as a quick follow-up to the word ‘Cheers’. 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’.
Why do Brits 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.
How do British say cool?
– Dynamite is used for awesome and cool. Wicked too is used to convey the same meaning. – Ace is a British slang term meaning excellent.
What does it mean when a girl calls you darling?
You call someone darling if you love them or like them very much. Thank you, darling. Some people use darling to describe someone or something that they love or like very much.
How do you compliment a girl in one word?
One-word compliments for girls
- Beautiful: Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
- Lovable: Inspiring or deserving love or affection.
- Elegant: Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
- Charming: Very pleasant or attractive.
- Wondrous: Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight.
What does lvu mean in texting?
LVU
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| LVU | Lagevortrag zur Unterrichtung (German: Briefing to Inform) |
| LVU | Lehigh Valley United Football Club ( Whitehall, PA) |
| LVU | Lohlein-Volhard Unit (measurement of proteolytic activity of enzymes) |
What can I say instead of Babe?
babe
- darling. Hello, darling!
- love. Don’t cry, my love.
- baby (informal) You have to wake up now, baby.
- dear. Yes, my dear.
- dearest. What’s wrong, my dearest?
- honey.
- sweetheart. Happy birthday, sweetheart!
- sweetie (informal)
What does IUV stand for?
IUV
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| IUV | Industrija Usnja Vrhnika (Slovenian: Vrhnika Leather Industry; Vrhnika, Slovenia) |
| IUV | Intermediate Unilamellar Vesicle (biochemistry) |
| IUV | Indirect Use Value |
| IUV | Interlibrational Utility Vehicle (space) |
What does innit mean in London?
isn’t it
“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. “It’s really cold today.”
What is slang for attractive man?
hunk. noun. informal a strong and sexually attractive man.