British people or Britons, also known colloquially as Brits, are the citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the British Overseas Territories, and the Crown dependencies.
What do London people call each other?
Mate (noun) 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. You’re just as likely to call someone ‘mate’ when they’re your friend as when they’re annoying you.
What do Brits call themselves?
The nationality of someone from the United Kingdom is British, although some people prefer to call themselves English, Scottish, Welsh, or Northern Irish. It is incorrect and may cause offence to call all British people `English’. You can refer to all the people who come from Britain as the British.
What is London slang called?
Cockney, dialect of the English language traditionally spoken by working-class Londoners. Cockney is also often used to refer to anyone from London—in particular, from its East End.
How do you speak London slang?
The essential A’s…
- Ah nam – tell on, rat on, tattle on.
- Alie – I agree.
- Allow/allow it – stop/stop it.
- Bait – obvious or simple. As in, ‘you’re so bait. ‘
- Bangin’ – good.
- Bare – a lot of something.
- Beast – really cool. As in, ‘that outfit is beast.
- Beef – a hostility between two people that usually results in violence.
Why do Brits say bloody?
Bloody. Don’t worry, it’s not a violent word… it has nothing to do with “blood”.”Bloody” is a common word to give more emphasis to the sentence, mostly used as an exclamation of surprise. Something may be “bloody marvellous” or “bloody awful“. Having said that, British people do sometimes use it when expressing anger…
What is the British slang for girl?
‘Lass’ or ‘lassie’ is another word for ‘girl’. This is mainly in the north of England and Scotland. ‘Lad’ is another word for boy. ‘Bloke’ or ‘chap’ means ‘man’.
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.
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.”
Why do London people say innit?
‘Innit? ‘ is a contraction of the tag question ‘Isn’t it? ‘ and people use it to prompt a response from the listener.
How do UK say thank you?
Your Guide to Saying “Thank You” In the UK
- Thanks / Many thanks / Thanks so much. You’re likely to hear the shortened version “thanks” more than you hear people say “thank you”.
- Cheers.
- Nice One.
- Ta.
- I appreciate it / much appreciated.
- You’re a lifesaver/ You’re a star / You’re a hero.
- Much Obliged.
- You Shouldn’t Have!
How do you say OK in UK?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘okay’: Modern IPA: ə́wkɛ́j. Traditional IPA: ˌəʊˈkeɪ 2 syllables: “OH” + “KAY”
How do British Say Good Night?
Nos Da – Good Night.
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”.
How do you cuss like a Brit?
Brit Language: Ten tips to swear like a Brit
- If something goes wrong and you need a handy profanity, try “oh blast it!”, “fiddlesticks”, or “bloody hell” instead of the predictable.
- Mild vexation could call for “oh botheration”, “bloomin’ heck”, “bottoms”, “pants” or “chuffing heck!”.
What does the C word mean in England?
As a broader derogatory term, it is comparable to prick and means “a fool, a dolt, an unpleasant person – of either sex”. This sense is common in New Zealand, British, and Australian English, where it is usually applied to men or as referring specifically to “a despicable, contemptible or foolish” man.
Why do Brits say oy?
“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.
How do Brits say drunk?
Pissed / Pished
Strictly speaking, “pissed” (or “pished” in Scotland) is a swear word and you shouldn’t use it in a formal, professional or school context. However it is probably the most commonly used word in the UK to describe being drunk. If you spend any time in the UK, you will hear it all the time.
Why do Brits say darling?
It’s used as a term of affection by the upper classes – “I love you, darling”, down to the taxi cab driver on the street – “Where you goin’, darlin’?” It’s though that this term of endearment is really a reworking of dear, from the Old English deorling, becoming deyrling during the 1500s, and eventually darling.
What is beautiful in British slang?
Bonnie. Used in Scotland, this word means “pretty” or “beautiful”, and is normally used in reference to a woman. Some think it has its origins in the French word bon, meaning “good”.
What does bun mean UK?
slang. the buttocks. See full dictionary entry for bun.