Top 20 British Slang Words and Phrases

Ahead of any international travel, it슬롯사이트�s always smart to brush up on common phrases in your destination슬롯사이트�s official language to ensure you can communicate well enough to know what you슬롯사이트�re doing and where you슬롯사이트�re going. Even in primarily English-speaking countries, different dialects, accents, and even unfamiliar slang words may trip you up from time to time.  

The Top 20 British slang words and phrases include:

So, if you슬롯사이트�re preparing to study abroad in England, save this blog post to familiarize yourself with British slang words and phrases and learn how to talk like a Brit in no time.  

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What Are Some Slang Words in the U.K.?  

Like any country, including the United States, the U.K. has a ton of different slang words and phrases, and there are some pretty popular ones you might슬롯사이트�ve even heard of before, particularly in England. Read on as we list the meaning of the Top 20 British slang words and phrases. 

#1: Bloke/lad  

Both are endearing terms for male friends or pals; bloke is the equivalent of 슬롯사이트�dude슬롯사이트� or 슬롯사이트�bro,슬롯사이트� and lad refers to younger men and boys.  

#2: Bonkers  

When something is bonkers, it usually means 슬롯사이트�mad슬롯사이트� or 슬롯사이트�crazy,슬롯사이트� but in a light-hearted kind of way. For example, when you슬롯사이트�re visiting Big Ben during your study abroad travels, you might refer to the crowds as 슬롯사이트�bonkers.슬롯사이트�  

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#3: Daft 

Referring to something a bit stupid or foolish. For example, forgetting your passport before international travel would be considered 슬롯사이트�daft.슬롯사이트�  

#4: Dodgy 

This British slang word indicates something or someone that is a bit questionable or sketchy.  

#5: Knackered  

To be 슬롯사이트�knackered슬롯사이트� means to be extremely tired or exhausted. You슬롯사이트�ll probably feel pretty 슬롯사이트�knackered슬롯사이트� after your flight to the incredible U.K. (but in the best way possible, of course).  

#6: Bloody 

슬롯사이트�Bloody슬롯사이트� is a British slang adjective 슬롯사이트� it adds emphasis to whatever you슬롯사이트�re talking about, like your study abroad adventures are going to be bloody fun.  

#7: Chuffed 

Chuffed refers to someone who is pleased or delighted.  

#8: Fiver/Tenner 

These British slang words refer to five-pound or ten-pound notes (aka part of the U.K.슬롯사이트�s currency, the pound sterling.)  

#9: Nosh  

Nosh is another term for 슬롯사이트�food.슬롯사이트� Some nosh you슬롯사이트�ll definitely need to try during your study abroad travels to the U.K. includes classic fish and chips, Yorkshire pudding, and a full English breakfast.  

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#10: Kerfuffle  

A kerfuffle refers to a disagreement or ruckus.  

#11: Innit  

A British slang term for 슬롯사이트�isn슬롯사이트�t it.슬롯사이트� For example, you might find yourself saying, 슬롯사이트�It슬롯사이트�s beautiful here, innit?슬롯사이트� when describing your new home away from home in England.  

#12: Proper   

Different from how Americans use the term, 슬롯사이트�proper슬롯사이트� in British slang is used as an adjective, like 슬롯사이트�very슬롯사이트� or 슬롯사이트�extremely.슬롯사이트� In a sentence: 슬롯사이트�That슬롯사이트�s a proper good time.슬롯사이트�  

#13: Faffing around 

This refers to wasting time or taking an excessive amount of time to do something that슬롯사이트�s pretty straightforward or quick. For example, like procrastinating on a project, the Brits would describe this as 슬롯사이트�faffing around.슬롯사이트�  

#14: Miffed  

To be 슬롯사이트�miffed슬롯사이트� means to be annoyed or unhappy in British slang.  

#15: Loo  

The 슬롯사이트�loo슬롯사이트� will be an important one to remember 슬롯사이트� this means bathroom or toilet!  

#16: Quid  

Another British slang word for pound 슬롯사이트� the U.K.슬롯사이트�s currency.  

#17: Cheeky  

슬롯사이트�Cheeky슬롯사이트� is used to describe someone as being a bit naughty or rude but in a more light-hearted and playful kind of way. This is similar to how we might refer to someone as 슬롯사이트�sarcastic.슬롯사이트�   

#18: Mug 

This refers to someone being a bit gullible or foolish 슬롯사이트� it슬롯사이트�s not the nicest British slang word to use.  

#19: Trainers 

Meaning sneakers 슬롯사이트� you슬롯사이트�ll want to make sure to pack your trainers ahead of your travels because you슬롯사이트�ll be exploring a lot.  

#20: Cheers  

While we use this word in the United States, 슬롯사이트�cheers슬롯사이트� in the U.K. means 슬롯사이트�thank you.슬롯사이트�  

Cheers to reading through our fun list of British sayings!  

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England is Calling 

This list of British slang words and phrases will come in handy during your U.K. study abroad trip; it might even help when you binge popular British television shows like The Crown or Game of Thrones.  

While you슬롯사이트�re practicing your British slang, make sure to check out our many, bloody fun England study abroad programs. 

You슬롯사이트�ll have a proper good time in the U.K. Make sure to eat some authentic British nosh, avoid any kerfuffles, count your fivers, tenners, and quids properly, and you슬롯사이트�ll be sure to be chuffed. Cheers!   

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