British slang tends to be pretty robust in just about any area, and so that naturally includes insults, too. There are quite a few different ways to call someone a loser in British slang, some of these terms being a good deal less friendly than … Read more
The most common New Zealand slang expression meaning angry is “pissed” or “pissed off”. This is the most common term for being angry and is used in all kinds of contexts by more or less all people in New Zealand. Other slang terms for certain … Read more
In Spanish slang, “brother” is carnal. This is mostly used to refer to your actual, biological brothers, although it can also be used in the closest of friendships. Hermano can also be a slang term in this sense, as it is used in a non-standard … Read more
The most likely slang term the British will use for coffee is either “brew” or “cuppa”. These usually refer to tea but tend to be interchangeable with just about any hot drink, at least one made at home. American slang terms like “joe” may sometimes … Read more
The British use common slang terms for dogs such as pooch or mutt. These are among the only slang terms for dog used throughout Britain. Other more regionally specific terms exist, like the Cockney rhyming slang “Cherry Hogg”. More recent terms like “doggo” are also … Read more
American slang terms for toilet include things like “the can”, “the john”, and more polite euphemisms like “restroom” or “washroom”. In some cases it may be referred to as the “water closet”. Other terms which are used but are less common in the States than … Read more
The most common American slang terms for cigarette are “smoke” or “butt”. A cigaratte is also sometimes called a “stoge” in American slang. In rarer cases, a cigarette may also be referred to as a “cowboy killer”. Other general terms for cigarette may include a … Read more
Depending on whom you ask, you might get a very different answer to the question “Are the British a friendly people?” I would say that by and large they are as friendly as any other nation! But one of the clearest metrics we have, if … Read more
The British aren’t necessarily world-renowned for their romantic prowess. That reputation mostly goes to countries on the continent, like France and Italy. But despite this, the British do have some of the best slang terms for lovers anywhere in the world. Many of them might … Read more
It’s hard to find a culture on the planet that doesn’t make use of alcohol to some extent or in one way or another. Alcohol has its problems, naturally, but like anything, when enjoyed in moderation it can be a fantastic social lubricant. This is … Read more