British slang is English-language slang originating from and used in the United Kingdom and also used to a limited extent in Anglophone countries such as Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, especially by British expatriates. It is also used in the United States to a limited extent.
Here are the list some of most common and useful british slang in english you should use in any conversation.
Common British Slang
- Grub – Food
- Quid – £ (one pound)
- Sorted – Arranged
- Cock-up – Screwup
- Toff – Upper-class person
- Skive – Play hookey
- Fancy – Like something or someone
- Ponce – Poser
- Skive – Lazy or avoid doing something
- Fit bloke – Attractive man
- Diary – Calendar
- Brilliant – Wonderful
- Chips – French fries
- Off-license – Liquor store
- It’s monkeys outside – It is very cold
- Easy peasy – Easy
- Burn – Bult
- Bollocks – Balls
- Fit bird – Attractive woman
- Rubbish – Garbage of “That’s crap!”
- Honking – Vomiting
- Stag Night – Bachelor Party
- Bloke – A man
- Wicked – Cool!
- Blinding – Excellent
- Hoover – Vaccum
- Trolley – Shopping cart
- Know your opinion – Knowledgeable
- Mate – Pal
- Loo – Bathroom
- Wonky – Not right
- Chav – White trash
- Ring – To phone
- Give you a bell – Call you
- Nice one – Messed up
- Tad – Little bit
- Tenner – £10
- Scrummy – Delicious
- Bugger all – Nothing at all
- Gutted – Devastated
- Sick – Cool
- Blighty – Britain
- Minging – Disgusting
- Posh – High-class
- Kip – Sleep or nap
- Dishy – Attractive man
- Bee’s Knees – Awesome
- Plastered – Drunk
- Pissed – Intoxicated
- Bloody – Used for emphasis
- Lost the Plot – Gone Crazy
- Fit – Hot
- Chuffed – Proud
- Fiver – £5
- Have a gander – Look
- Ace – Cool!
- Blimey! – Surprise, anger,… (God blind me)
- Bangers – Sausage
- Plonker – Idiot
- Shag – Screw
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