Life can wear us out sometimes—in fact, a lot of the time. Out of this arises the need for many different ways to describe being tired, and the British are world leaders in this area. British slang is rich with tons of different ways to … Read more
The most common Australian slang term for quilt is “doona”. This term is used widely throughout the country by people of all ages and demographics, and is certainly the most uniquely Australian term for quilt. However, you will also hear more common terms like duvet, … Read more
Britain is renowned for many things, but it’s probably fair to say that British food isn’t internationally recognized for being all that great. This reputation, though, is certainly unfair as Britain has some of the best food in the world without a doubt. While British … Read more
The most common South African slang term for cool is “kief” or “kif”. This one is used throughout the country by most generations. Other terms that are commonly used include the word “bakgat”, which can mean cool, “befok” and sometimes “kwaai”. Other more specific terms … Read more
TVs are a staple of most of our lives, so it’s not surprising that a lot of slang lingo arises to describe them. Whether it’s scolding parents trying to get their kids to stop watching too much TV, or just the general way in which … Read more
The most common American slang terms for diarrhea include “the runs” and “the shits”. It is also sometimes referred to as “Hershey squirts” in reference to the chocolate brand. Other slang terms for diarrhea in American English include the squirts, and in the Southern United … Read more
The most common way to refer to your friends in Australian slang is simply “mate”. This is the most common and universal. You might also hear “cobber”, “mick” or more generic and widely used terms such as buddy and pal. “Mate” will do just fine … Read more
Spanish is spoken in some 28 different countries around the world, and so it’s hardly surprising that there tends to be quite a range of different slang terms for just about any common words. This is just as true of “girl” as it is of … Read more
Money may or may not make the world go round, but one way or another it’s impossible to deny the constant, gnawing influence it has on our lives. In America in particular, money often rules the way, and being one of the richest nations in … Read more
Common terms for dancing or dancers in the 1920s included “hoofer” and “heeler” for a good and a bad dancer respectively. A dance itself was often called a “hops”. If a dancer would not leave the dancefloor they were called a “floorflusher”. Other more specific … Read more