“Knackered” is used when someone is extremely tired.
What is knackered in British slang?
knack·ered ˈna-kərd. British. : tired, exhausted.
Was knackered a rude word?
The word has also been used as a derogatory term against members of the Travelling Community in both Britain & Ireland. There have been some calls to cease the use of slang terms like “knacker drinking” and “knackered” as a result.
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’.
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.
How do you say shut up in British slang?
Synonyms of ‘shut up’ in British English
- be quiet.
- hush.
- fall silent.
- button it (slang)
- pipe down (slang) Just pipe down and I’ll tell you what I want.
- hold your tongue.
- put a sock in it (British, slang)
- keep your trap shut (slang)
What do British call a nap?
As World Wide Words explains, British people use the “kip” to explain a variety of acts that involve sleeping. It can be used in lieu of “nap,” or as a means of describing a longer period of sleep. Example: “I could really use a quick kip before my workout.”
What is poorly in British slang?
If someone is poorly, they are ill. [mainly British, informal] Synonyms: ill, sick, ailing, unwell More Synonyms of poorly.
What do British guys call their girlfriends?
‘Dear’ is the only real addition to the standard ‘darling’ that most couples will need, with perhaps a ‘love’ and a standard ‘darling’ thrown in here and there. Come the 60-year anniversary, many British couples are content with a few grunts over the breakfast tea and toast.
Why do British call you love?
Why do British people call people “love”? The word love means to feel deep affection for someone or something. To address someone as “love” is a friendly gesture that indicates openness and acceptance.
How do you say Coke in British?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘Coke’: Modern IPA: kə́wk. Traditional IPA: kəʊk. 1 syllable: “KOHK”
What is a very British thing to say?
I’m knackered – I’m tired. Cheeky – Mischievous or playful. Bloody – This is a very British thing to say – meaning very. I’m pissed – Not meaning the regular “angry”, in British talk it actually means you’re very drunk and is used quite a lot when you are out drinking with friends.
How do you say fridge in UK?
I will add it to the article.
Traffic Words, Other Common Words in the US.
| American English word | British English equivalent | Explanation and usage. |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Fridge | I have never seen anyone use Fridge. They use Freezer or Refrigerator to store vegetables and freezer to make ice or store frozen vegetables. |
What does cheeky mean in London?
Cheeky is a word used by English people to describe somebody who says something insolent or irrelevant in an amusing way. You might say “Don’t be so cheeky!”
What does Bullocks mean in London?
testicles
1 chiefly British, usually vulgar : testicles. 2 chiefly British, usually vulgar : nonsense.
How do British people say go to sleep?
(Expression) British people use the phrase ‘kip down‘ to express they are going to sleep. The British slang for ‘going to bed’ is widely used today but is not common in other countries, so it might be confusing when you are new to this expression. Example: Tone down your voices for your mother is trying to kip down.
What do they call kissing in England?
The verb snog is British slang for kiss, cuddle, or make out. It’s a word that is more and more common in American English as well, as a casual way to talk about kissing. It can be painful for kids to watch their parents snog, and many of them don’t want to see people snog in movies either.
How do you say rude in British?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘rude’: Modern IPA: rʉ́wd. Traditional IPA: ruːd. 1 syllable: “ROOD”
What do Brits say when they’re surprised?
1. “Blimey!” What does it mean? Used primarily in London, but now all across the UK, to express surprise, excitement or alarm.
How do you say no in British slang?
“Not on your nellie!” / “Not on your life!”
You might already know “Not on your life!” but “Not on your nellie!” (which means the same thing) is typically British English slang.
What do British people say at night?
Useful phrases in British English
| Phrase | British English |
|---|---|
| Good evening (Evening greeting) | Good evening Evening |
| Good night | Good night Night night (inf) Sweet dreams Good night, sleep tight Good night, sleep tight, hope the bedbugs don’t bite |
| Goodbye (Parting phrases) | Goodbye Farewell (frm) Bye Bye bye See you See you later |