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Slang is a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.
Slang is a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.
SLANG WORDS
All To Pot is British term for a situation going out of your control and failing miserably.
Arsed is a British term for “can’t be bothered” as in someone who really does not want to do something.
Bagsy is a Briitish term equivalent of claiming shotgun on the front seat or dibs on the last beer.
Batty-Fang is a Victorian term meaning “to thrash thoroughly,” possibly from the French battre a fin.
Bits ‘n Bobs is a British term for an odd selection of things.
Blinding is a British term term meaning excellent, great, or superb.
Bloke is the the British stereotypical way of referring to a British man. Circa 1829.
Bog Roll is a British term for toilet paper that is used in the bog which is bathroom.
Bollocks is a British term to indicate dismay or derision and mocking disbelief, or a colorful way to reference the scrotum and testicles.
Brass Monkeys is an obscure British term meaning extremely cold weather.
Bricky is a Victorian term meaning brave or fearless.
Bugger all is British term meaning nothing at all.
Cheesed Off is British for annoyed or displeased.
Chin wag is a British term to have a long chat. From a Welsh word meaning empty.
Chuffed Is a British term meaning pleased or delighted.
Claws sharp means being well informed on a variety of topics.
Cockalorum is a little self-important man. Early 18th century: an arbitrary formation from cock.
Codswallop is British for a load of nonsense.
Damfino is a Victorian cuss is a contraction of “damned if I know.”
Dodgy is a British term to describe something as evasive or questionable.
Donkey’s years is a British term for saying you haven’t seen someone in a long time.
Gagging is a British term for desperately needing or wanting something.
Gigglemug is a Victorian term meaning An habitually smiling face.
Gal Sneaker is a Victorian term meaning a man devoted to seduction.
Gobby is a British term for someone who talks a lot and has a lot of opinions and not necessarily in a good way.
Gobsmacked is a British term for shocked and surprised beyond belief. It comes from The word ‘gob’ meaning mouth.
Got the Morbs is a Victorian term meaning temporary melancholy. 1880.
Gutted is a British term meaning to be devastated and saddened.
Happy cabbage is a sizable amount of money spent on self-satisfying things.
Jammiest Bits of Jam is a Victorian term meaning absolutely perfect young females. Late 18th century.
Jammy is a British term to describe someone who is extremely lucky for something without putting in much effort for it.
Kerfuffle is a British term for skirmish or a fight or an argument caused by differing views.
Kip is a British term for bed or to describe sleeping or taking a nap.
Knackered Is a British term meaning extremely tired or worn out from overuse. Late 18th century from the word knack meaning ‘old worn-out horse’ .
Know Your Onions is a British compliment meaning knowledgeable or clever. It comes from a man called S.G. Onions who used fake coins to teach children about money.
Minging Is a British term for disgusting or gross. Posh is a British term referencing the upper class or something flashy or needlessly classy or expensive.
Nanty Narking is a Victorian tavern term, popular from 1800 to 1840, that meant great fun.
Narky is a British term meaning moody or bad-tempered.
Nose Bagger is a Victorian term meaning Someone who takes a day trip to the beach. He brings his own provisions and doesn’t contribute at all to the resort he’s visiting.
Numpty is a British term for someone who does or says something inappropriate, wrong or silly.
Pang-Wangle is a term meaning to live or go along cheerfully in spite of minor misfortunes.
Pear-shaped is a Nritish term for something that has gone terribly awry. The phrase supposedly originated with World War II RAF pilots who failed to achieve mid-air loops.
Plastered is a British term meaning drunk. Other terms to reference intoxication are legless, sloshed, wankered, or trolleyed.
Quid is a British term for the English Pound or £1. Derived from the Latin phrase quid pro quo, meaning an exchange.
Scalllywag is a person who behaves badly but in an amusingly mischievous rather than harmful way; a rascal. Mid 19th century: of unknown origin.
Shirty is a British term for describing someone as ill-tempered.
Skilamalink is a Victorian term meaning secret, shady, doubtful.
Snog Is British for kiss or make out.
Tickety-boo is a British term meaning OK and may have come from a Hindi word meaning everything is fine.
Twitterpated means lovestruck — or even foolish.
Wazzock is British for idiot. Other terms referencing idiocy are wanker, pillock, twit, git, and muppet.
Whizzo Is a British word meaning excellent.
Wonky is a British term for shaky or unstable.
Zib is a term meaning nincompoop.
Zonked is a British term for someone who is sleeping or someone who is expressing they are super tired.
Slang is a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.
SLANG WORDS
All To Pot is British term for a situation going out of your control and failing miserably.
Arsed is a British term for “can’t be bothered” as in someone who really does not want to do something.
Bagsy is a Briitish term equivalent of claiming shotgun on the front seat or dibs on the last beer.
Batty-Fang is a Victorian term meaning “to thrash thoroughly,” possibly from the French battre a fin.
Bits ‘n Bobs is a British term for an odd selection of things.
Blinding is a British term term meaning excellent, great, or superb.
Bloke is the the British stereotypical way of referring to a British man. Circa 1829.
Bog Roll is a British term for toilet paper that is used in the bog which is bathroom.
Bollocks is a British term to indicate dismay or derision and mocking disbelief, or a colorful way to reference the scrotum and testicles.
Brass Monkeys is an obscure British term meaning extremely cold weather.
Bricky is a Victorian term meaning brave or fearless.
Bugger all is British term meaning nothing at all.
Cheesed Off is British for annoyed or displeased.
Chin wag is a British term to have a long chat. From a Welsh word meaning empty.
Chuffed Is a British term meaning pleased or delighted.
Claws sharp means being well informed on a variety of topics.
Cockalorum is a little self-important man. Early 18th century: an arbitrary formation from cock.
Codswallop is British for a load of nonsense.
Damfino is a Victorian cuss is a contraction of “damned if I know.”
Dodgy is a British term to describe something as evasive or questionable.
Donkey’s years is a British term for saying you haven’t seen someone in a long time.
Gagging is a British term for desperately needing or wanting something.
Gigglemug is a Victorian term meaning An habitually smiling face.
Gal Sneaker is a Victorian term meaning a man devoted to seduction.
Gobby is a British term for someone who talks a lot and has a lot of opinions and not necessarily in a good way.
Gobsmacked is a British term for shocked and surprised beyond belief. It comes from The word ‘gob’ meaning mouth.
Got the Morbs is a Victorian term meaning temporary melancholy. 1880.
Gutted is a British term meaning to be devastated and saddened.
Happy cabbage is a sizable amount of money spent on self-satisfying things.
Jammiest Bits of Jam is a Victorian term meaning absolutely perfect young females. Late 18th century.
Jammy is a British term to describe someone who is extremely lucky for something without putting in much effort for it.
Kerfuffle is a British term for skirmish or a fight or an argument caused by differing views.
Kip is a British term for bed or to describe sleeping or taking a nap.
Knackered Is a British term meaning extremely tired or worn out from overuse. Late 18th century from the word knack meaning ‘old worn-out horse’ .
Know Your Onions is a British compliment meaning knowledgeable or clever. It comes from a man called S.G. Onions who used fake coins to teach children about money.
Minging Is a British term for disgusting or gross. Posh is a British term referencing the upper class or something flashy or needlessly classy or expensive.
Nanty Narking is a Victorian tavern term, popular from 1800 to 1840, that meant great fun.
Narky is a British term meaning moody or bad-tempered.
Nose Bagger is a Victorian term meaning Someone who takes a day trip to the beach. He brings his own provisions and doesn’t contribute at all to the resort he’s visiting.
Numpty is a British term for someone who does or says something inappropriate, wrong or silly.
Pang-Wangle is a term meaning to live or go along cheerfully in spite of minor misfortunes.
Pear-shaped is a Nritish term for something that has gone terribly awry. The phrase supposedly originated with World War II RAF pilots who failed to achieve mid-air loops.
Plastered is a British term meaning drunk. Other terms to reference intoxication are legless, sloshed, wankered, or trolleyed.
Quid is a British term for the English Pound or £1. Derived from the Latin phrase quid pro quo, meaning an exchange.
Scalllywag is a person who behaves badly but in an amusingly mischievous rather than harmful way; a rascal. Mid 19th century: of unknown origin.
Shirty is a British term for describing someone as ill-tempered.
Skilamalink is a Victorian term meaning secret, shady, doubtful.
Snog Is British for kiss or make out.
Tickety-boo is a British term meaning OK and may have come from a Hindi word meaning everything is fine.
Twitterpated means lovestruck — or even foolish.
Wazzock is British for idiot. Other terms referencing idiocy are wanker, pillock, twit, git, and muppet.
Whizzo Is a British word meaning excellent.
Wonky is a British term for shaky or unstable.
Zib is a term meaning nincompoop.
Zonked is a British term for someone who is sleeping or someone who is expressing they are super tired.
SEE ALSO:
The Rare and Unique
The New and the Unusual
The Short and Sweet
The Quirky and Obscure
Old Fashioned Words to Bring Back
Fancy Slang and Lingo
The Rare and Unique
The New and the Unusual
The Short and Sweet
The Quirky and Obscure
Old Fashioned Words to Bring Back
Fancy Slang and Lingo
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