Thanks to TV, movies, and a few too many dodgy impressions, people around the world think Brits wander around saying things like “jolly good” and “pip pip.” The truth is, most of those phrases haven’t been said in decades, if ever. Some sound charming, others … Read more
British English is full of everyday expressions that sound perfectly normal to locals but leave Americans either confused, amused, or wildly misinterpreting the situation. From odd turns of phrase to casual slang, these are the kinds of things you might hear in daily conversation that … Read more
Even though we technically speak the same language, British and American English are full of surprises. You might think you understand what someone means until they mention jelly, pants, or cookies, and suddenly you’re not so sure. Some of these American words sound completely normal … Read more
If you’ve ever chatted with a Brit and found yourself completely lost, you’re not alone. British English is packed with words that seem familiar but mean something entirely different, or don’t even exist at all in American vocabulary. From everyday items to quirky expressions, these … Read more
The 1920s was a time of fast talk, big personalities, and plenty of colorful slang. If someone was spouting nonsense, people had no shortage of words to call it out. Some of these terms have stood the test of time, while others have faded into … Read more
Studying can be a grind, especially when you’re up against deadlines or trying to cram a semester’s worth of knowledge into your brain overnight. In Britain, just like anywhere else, students have their own lingo to describe the highs and lows of hitting the books. … Read more
Some of the most common slang terms for party in the 1920s included “wingding”, “bash”, and “blow”. Many other terms we still use today were either in use by the 1920s or arose during them, such as “beano” or “blowout”. Different parties used many different … Read more
Ever had that heart-stopping moment on the road? Whether it’s a close call or an actual bump, car accidents are a part of driving we all hope to avoid. But when they do happen, the Brits have a whole dictionary of terms to describe every … Read more
The most common slang terms for money in the 1920s were things like “buck” and “dough”. Depending on where you were, you might also hear “Mazuma” and “moolah”. Most of the slang terms for money from this time have survived until today and you’ll still … Read more
New Zealanders most often use the term “bucks” to describe New Zealand dollars. This is by far the most common and widely used slang term for money in New Zealand. However, there are plenty of other informal terms, from “gold coins” for one and two-dollar … Read more