Money is one of the things most of us probably think about every single day. This is just as true in Britain as it is anywhere else, and the country’s long and storied history also means that money has changed forms a number of times. … Read more
Slang can serve many purposes. Sometimes, the word “euphemism” might slightly better describe what certain colloquial words are attempting to do. There are some things we just don’t particularly like or need to talk about in certain situations. Breasts sit in this strange category in … Read more
Canadians almost universally use the word “buddy” as the most common alternative to friend. Other slang terms such as “pal”, “bro,” and “dude” are also very broadly used in Canada to call your friends. While most of its slang terms for friend are shared with … Read more
Arguments are, for better or worse, a universal part of the human experience. Some of us are better at dodging conflict than others, but inevitably we can’t all avoid it forever. Given this, it’s unsurprising that most regional dialects, including British English, have a great … Read more
If there’s one pastime that is beloved across times and cultures, it’s having a cold beer on a sunny afternoon or a Friday night. Beer might be just about the oldest alcoholic beverage that humans have made, with evidence of beer production dating back tens … Read more
There were many different terms for men in the 1920s, depending on what kind of men they were. From the simplest, most generic terms that could describe just about any man, to the most specific and odd-sounding to the modern ear, there were terms for … Read more
The Australian slang term for lazy is bludger. A bludger is a lazy person, someone who doesn’t like making effort or doing real work. Australians might also call a lazy person a “layabout” or a “couch potato”, in the same way that other countries use … Read more
The British most commonly refer to an umbrella as a “brolly”. This is a universal slang term used across Britain to describe an umbrella, and is probably the only one today used by most of the population. Cockney rhyming slang may refer to umbrellas as … Read more
Australians most commonly refer to a plumber as a “dunny diver”. This is used throughout Australia by all generations and is based on the other slang term “dunny” for toilet. There are some other slang terms used, such as “pipey,” “tradey” or even “Super Mario”. … Read more
British people know how to party—few would argue that. British culture, for better or worse, has a good handle on having a good time, whether that’s a simple get-together, a big, blowout night on the town, or an all-nighter at a friend’s house. Given the … Read more