On the face of it, your nose seems to have only a single function. It smells things. While this may be broadly true, smelling things serves a great many functions in your body, more than simply being able to identify smells. Beyond that, metaphorically speaking, … Read more
If there’s one thing Britain is famous for it’s the terrible weather, and one thing British people are famous for, it’s complaining about it. When something is talked about so habitually, it becomes inevitable that a varied lexicon of slang terms arises to meet the … Read more
A friendly farewell is just as important to a pleasant interaction as a greeting. We can sometimes struggle with how to say goodbye in a way that feels natural and unforced. In Britain, slang has adapted to meet this need, coming up with many friendly … Read more
Fear is one of the most basic human emotions that we all fell from time to time. Whether it’s that rush of fear you get when some inconsiderate drive cuts you off on the highway, or the creeping dread you feel when watching a scary … Read more
A fist fight in British English is most likely to be referred to as a just a fight. This is by far the most likely word for it. Other than that, you may hear it called a scrap, a punch-up, a scuffle, or a dust-up. … Read more
The most common British slang term for alcohol is booze. This is the most widely used, generic term for alcohol. You also have more specific terms like “bevvy” which usually refers to beer or cider. Some British people also use the term “sauce” to refer … Read more
“Cool” is one of those things that we all find ourselves needing to express, so naturally there are a great many different ways to do so. Whether the person using the slang means that something is interesting, hip, impressive or any number of other things, … Read more
The British have a huge variety of colorful slang and this does not stop before it reaches teeth. Given how important they are to virtually everything we do, teeth are the kinds of things which tend to get a lot of slang language arising to … Read more
Vomit’s not a nice topic, but it’s something we all have to deal with at some point in our lives. Whether it’s from excessive drinking, from a nasty illness or stomach bug, we all have to come to terms with vomit eventually. One of the … Read more
The most common British slang terms for yes are common words like “yep” or “totally”. More regional slang terms include “aye” which you’ll mostly hear in Scotland and parts of the north of England. Other than that, you will hear universal slang terms like “completely” … Read more