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
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
There are a handful of Australian slang terms for wine. The most common is “plonk”, meaning cheap wine—though this can also mean any cheap alcohol. Other than that, it’s likely to be called “chardy” or “champers”, and wine in a bag is called goon. There … Read more
The British most commonly use universal slang terms for shoes like “kicks”. They also sometimes refer to shoes in general as creps, and specific kinds of shoes as trainers or trainees. “Sneakers” is used but is far less common in Britain. In Cockney rhyming slang, … Read more
The most common British slang terms for horny are “turned on” or “randy”. These are widely used in both completely earnest and less serious ways. You might also use terms like “raunchy” or “naughty” to describe horniness. Other than that you might hear the more … Read more
The most common Australian slang word for barbecue is “barbie”. There are a handful of other terms that are occasionally used, such as “byo”, “’cue”, and “bbq”. These are definitely the most common slang terms for barbecue in Australia, though some are much more common … Read more
The most common British slang terms for flatulence are “fart”, “trump,” “parp” or “toot”. Other terms which might more accurately be called simply euphemisms include “break wind” or “pass gas”. These are the most common and really the only universally used terms, though there are … Read more
The most common British slang terms for eyes include words like “peepers” and “globes”. These are widely used throughout the country and will certainly be understood by most British people. Other, more regional terms include the Cockney rhyming slang “mince pies” and the Yorkshire slang … Read more
The British are not known for their patience. They like to get things done and get them done quickly without messing around. Those on the neighboring European continent are perhaps known for taking things a bit slower, and that must work for them! Whether you … Read more