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Here’s 9 of the weirdest phrases Britain has to offer.
- You’re all bum and parsley.
- Happy as a pig in muck.
- Were ya born in a barn.
- Not give a monkey’s.
- It looks a bit black over Bill’s mothers.
- That’s the badger.
- Bob’s your uncle.
- Making a right pig’s ear of something.
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What are popular British sayings?
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.”
What are weird things British people say?
Cheeky – Mischievous or playful. Bloody – This is a very British thing to say – meaning very. I’m pissed – Not meaning the regular “angry”, in British talk it actually means you’re very drunk and is used quite a lot when you are out drinking with friends. Mate – A common one and quite cliché – mate means friend.
What is the most British word to say?
20 of the Most Common British Slang Words
- Banter (noun)
- Gutted (adj)
- Pissed (adj)
- Par (noun) To par off (phrasal verb)
- Melt (noun)
- Cheeky (adj)
- To mug off (phrasal verb) To ‘mug someone off’ is to take advantage of someone or make a fool out of them.
- Mate (noun) So, ‘mate’ is British slang for a friend.
How do you say crazy in British?
Not necessarily intended in a bad way, “bonkers” means “mad” or “crazy.” Used to mean if something is a bit stupid.
What do British say differently?
“Both also can”
| Word | British Pronunciation | American Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Advertisement | uhd-VER-tis-muhnt | AD-ver-ties-muhnt |
| 2. Bald | bor-ld | bold |
| 3. Clique | cleek | clik |
| 4. Either | eye-thuh | ee-thuhr |
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.
Why do the British say bloody?
Bloody. Don’t worry, it’s not a violent word… it has nothing to do with “blood”.”Bloody” is a common word to give more emphasis to the sentence, mostly used as an exclamation of surprise. Something may be “bloody marvellous” or “bloody awful“. Having said that, British people do sometimes use it when expressing anger…
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.
How do Brits say awesome?
Ace: One fun British slang term is “ace,” which means something that’s awesome or brilliant – i.e., “She’s ace at navigating confusing driving directions.” It’s also used as a verb to describe excelling at something, like acing a test.
What do Brits call jeans?
| British English | American English |
|---|---|
| Trousers | Pants |
| Pants / Underwear / Knickers | Underwear / panties |
| briefs/underpants | shorts/jockey shorts |
| Jumper / Pullover / Sweater / Jersey | Sweater |
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 the British slang for girl?
14. Bird. A word used to describe a woman.
How do the British say Taco?
Break ‘taco’ down into sounds: [TAK] + [OH] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
Below is the UK transcription for ‘taco’:
- Modern IPA: tákəw.
- Traditional IPA: ˈtækəʊ
- 2 syllables: “TAK” + “oh”
How do you say friend in British slang?
The word “mate” is a very British word which means “friend”. It is the most commonly used word in the United Kingdom meaning “friend” and is in fact used in this context more widely than the word “friend” itself.
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.
Do British swear a lot?
The study, by Dr Robbie Love at Aston University, found there was a 27% drop in swearing in Britain over the 20-year period, down from 1,822 to 1,320 swearwords per million. Men still swear more than women, and swearing still peaks in people’s 20s and declines thereafter, Love found.
What is slang for a British person?
Brit. Brit is a commonly used term in the United States, the Republic of Ireland and elsewhere, shortened from “Briton” or “Britisher”.
What does clapped mean UK?
You are clapped means you are ugly, but also the above sometimes depending on context. welcome to the world of ldn slang my guy. 1.
What is food in UK slang?
Grub – is slang for food and comes from the old English word meaning ‘dig’.
What is British slang happy?
9. Chuffed. When you’re really happy or proud of something, the perfect word in British slang to describe your emotions is chuffed.