Hiya! This is a very common way of saying “hello”, especially in the North of England. It is also used a lot in text messaging.
How do you say hello in London slang?
‘Hiya’ or ‘Hey up’ – these informal greetings both mean ‘hello’ and are especially popular in the north of England.
How do you greet someone in London?
A handshake is the most common form of greeting among the English and British people and is customary when you are introduced to somebody new. It is only when you meet friends, whom you haven’t seen for a long time, that you would kiss the cheek of the opposite sex. In Britain one kiss is generally enough.
How do Londoners say good morning?
Bore da
Bore da (bore-eh-dah) – Good Morning. Nos Da – Good Night. Diolch (dee-olch) (“ch” pronounced like gargling water) – Thank you.
Why do Londoners say Oi?
“Oi” has been particularly associated with working class and Cockney speech. It is effectively a local pronunciation of “hoy” (see H-dropping), an older expression. A study of the Cockney dialect in the 1950s found that whether it was being used to call attention or as a challenge depended on its tone and abruptness.
Why do Londoners say innit?
“Innit” is an abbreviation of “isn’t it” most commonly used amongst teenagers and young people. This phrase is used to confirm or agree with something that another person has just said. “It’s really cold today.” “Innit.”
How do Londoners say cheers?
Americans and British people both say “cheers” when they are out drinking and clink their glasses together. The difference is that people from the UK also use “cheers” to mean “thank you”.
Why do Londoners say oh my days?
(UK, euphemistic) An exclamation of astonishment or gleeful disapproval.
Why do Brits say sorry all the time?
And why do Brits use it so much? Well, in the British culture, saying ‘sorry’, or apologising in general, is a way to be polite, especially to people who you don’t know very well. It’s also a very clever way to get what you want.
What is the most British thing to say?
11 Bloody Brilliant British English Phrases
- “Fancy a cuppa?” meaning: “Would you like a cup of tea?”
- “Alright?” meaning: “Hey, how are you?”
- “I’m knackered!” meaning: “I’m tired.”
- Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous.
- “I’m chuffed to bits!” meaning “I’m very pleased.”
- Bloody. meaning: very.
- To bodge something.
- “I’m pissed.”
Do British say O or zero?
“Zero” is the usual name for the number 0 in English. In British English “nought” is also used. In American English “naught” is used occasionally for zero, but (as with British English) “naught” is more often used as an archaic word for nothing. “Nil”, “love”, and “duck” are used by different sports for scores of zero.
Why do Brits say disorientated?
Although there are many people who do not like ‘disorientated’, it is a word that has been a part of British English for well over 400 years. Like ‘disoriented’, the word ‘disorientated’ can be used to mean ‘to cause someone to lose their sense of direction‘. It can also be used to mean to ‘confuse’ someone.
What should I reply to oi?
So when you meet someone, try greeting them with ‘oi, tudo bem? ‘. The most common reply, independent on how you really are feeling, is ‘tudo bem’.
How do you say bye in London?
Here’s a list of goodbyes you could be on the receiving end of in the capital:
- Cheerio.
- See ya (see you later)
- Take care (look after yourself)
- Catch ya later (see you later/until next time)
- Have a good one (be safe/good luck)
- Take it easy (look after yourself)
- Ta ta.
Why do the Brits say brilliant?
Sometimes. Why do Brits say “brilliant” so much? Because we like to reserve the word ‘awesome’ for something that actually fills us with awe …. like a sunrise, or sunset, the Atlantic Ocean, childbirth, fields full of bison (ooops, forgot, there aren’t really any more of those now, are there), the Grand Canyon ….
Why do Brits say gutted?
Gutted spelt G-U-T-T-E-D is British slang word of pure contextual emotion. To be “gutted” about a situation means to be devastated and saddened. It can be used like this: “His girlfriend broke up with him. He’s absolutely gutted.” meaning he is very sad about the relationship ending.
What do Londoners call their friends?
So, ‘mate‘ is British slang for a friend. But, like a lot of British slang, mate is a word that is used as much sarcastically as it is sincerely.
What does clapped mean UK?
Definition of clapped-out
chiefly British. : worn-out also : tired.
What does WAP mean in London?
wap (plural waps) (UK, dialect) A blow or beating; a whap. (colloquial) A breast. A bundle. (MLE, slang) A weapon, gun.
Do Londoners say innit?
‘Innit’ – usually pronounced that way, usually with a regional accent of some kind, often with a Cockney accent of some kind, often with a Jamaican accent – it’s because it’s come really from the fashionable use, in London mainly, by the Asian community and the Jamaican community, popularised by Ali G and others.
What does P’s mean in London?
perfect. Ps. money – paper money or notes.