The British refer to glasses in slang either as “specs” or in some areas as “bins”. There are not a great deal of other slang terms used for glasses in Britain, though there are some archaic terms, such as “goggles” that are still heard from … Read more
We do a lot with our mouths – eating, breathing, talking, droning on about this, that or the other. Unsurprisingly, most local lingos tend to come up with a lot of different slang terms to describe this most versatile of body parts. Britain is no … Read more
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. With that, comes a virtually endless amount of regional slang. Some concepts in Spanish have been the subject of so many different slang terms it can be impossible to keep up with them … Read more
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 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