Potatoes are a worldwide staple. Virtually every nation on Earth uses them to some extent. Whether for chips, mash, roasties or wedges, potatoes are and have been with us for a very long time. Unsurprisingly, then, there has arisen a huge variety of slang terms … Read more
Pregnancy is something which, for a very long time, was really only talked about in euphemism. It was not something that was openly discussed or even really very well understood. Even today, while we have shed a lot of this old-fashioned prudishness, we retain a … Read more
There are a few Welsh slang terms that may be used for girl, such as “lass” or “beaut”, or other more widespread terms like “babe” or “cutie”. Welsh language words such as “bodan” are often interspersed in and used by English speaking Welsh people. “Lass” … Read more
The most common slang terms for money in the 1920s were things like “buck” and “dough”. Depending on where you were, you might also hear “Mazuma” and “moolah”. Most of the slang terms for money from this time have survived until today and you’ll still … Read more
Common terms for cool in the 1950s included the quintessentially mid-century term “ginchy”, as well as terms you might sometimes hear today like “groovy” but which were coined at the time. Other common terms for cool at the time included words like “slick” or “copacetic”. … Read more
The most common slang term for crocodile in Australia is simply “croc”. This is the one that is universally used and understood, thanks to its simplicity! There are a handful of other terms that are sometimes used, though, such as “flat dog,” “freshie”, “saltie” and … Read more
The beauty of British slang lies in its ability to turn the ordinary into something extraordinary. In the world of praise and recognition, Brits have a way of doing it with a flair that’s both unique and endearing. From the classic to the quirky, British … Read more
In Australian slang, breakfast is most commonly “brekkie,” “brekky,” or “breakie.” Any one of these three spellings may be used. This is the most widely used and is heard and understood throughout Australia. Other slang terms used for breakfast might include “googie” for eggs, and … Read more
In Britain, the importance of staying close to your grandparents is a big deal for family life. Not to suggest that this isn’t also the case in other countries, but I think it’s fair to say that the British have a unique relationship to their … Read more
Wherever you go in the world, money is what makes the place move. Everyone uses it at every level of society, for every single aspect of their lives. Money is bound up so tightly with our everyday lives that, again no matter where you go … Read more