Although a hop, skip and a jump across the globe might land you in an English speaking country, don’t be surprised if you find it difficult to communicate with the Brits because of different dialects, heavy accents and unfamiliar colloquialisms. Have a look at the terms below and use this as your starter guide for understanding British slang.
- Blimey – My goodness
- Snog – Kiss
- Chuffed – Proud
- Crisps – Chips
- Tosser – Idiot
- Bloody – Used for emphasis
- Chips – Hot chips
- Chap – Male
- Ace – Excellent
- Gutted – Very sad
- Bants – Banter
- Codswallop – Rubbish/nonsense
- Dishy – Good looking
- Know your onions – Knowledgeable
- Miffed – Annoyed
- Skint – Broke
