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English Slang: British

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Contemporary British slang terms and what they actually mean.

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  1. 1knackered
    Exhausted, tired, or broken beyond usefulness.
  2. 2chuffed
    To be very pleased about something.
  3. 3bloke
    Any man, or sometimes a man in authority (like the boss).
  4. 4gobsmacked
    Flabbergasted, dumbfounded, astounded, speechless.
  5. 5blimey
    An exclamation of surprise (abbreviation of 'God blind me').
  6. 6dodgy
    Something risky, difficult, dangerous, or of low quality.
  7. 7bollocks
    Vulgar term for testicles. Also means useless, nonsense, or poor quality.
  8. 8the dog's bollocks
    Something especially good or first rate (sometimes shortened to 'the dog's').
  9. 9gutted
    Extremely disappointed or upset.
  10. 10sod off
    Go away (rude).
  11. 11bugger off
    Go away.
  12. 12bugger all
    Nothing.
  13. 13What does 'pissed' mean in British slang?
    Drunk (not angry, as in American English).
  14. 14taking the piss
    Making fun of someone, mocking.
  15. 15cheers
    A sign of appreciation, acknowledgement, or a drinking toast.
  16. 16mate
    Friend, buddy, pal.
  17. 17What does 'fit' mean in British slang?
    Sexually attractive.
  18. 18What does 'fancy' mean as a verb?
    To like or be attracted to someone. Also means to want something.
  19. 19shag
    To have sexual intercourse.
  20. 20bonk
    To have sexual intercourse.
  21. 21snogging
    Kissing passionately.
  22. 22naff
    Inferior or in poor taste. 'Naff off!' means go away.
  23. 23daft
    Silly, foolish, or crazy.
  24. 24barmy
    Crazy or foolish.
  25. 25mental
    Crazy or insane.
  26. 26crackers
    Insane, crazy.
  27. 27nutter
    An insane person.
  28. 28git
    An incompetent, stupid, annoying, or childish person.
  29. 29berk
    Idiot, stupid person (from rhyming slang: Berkeley Hunt = cunt).
  30. 30tosser
    An idiot or contemptible person (literally: masturbator).

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