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Ever wondered what the difference is between US and UK English? Apart from everyday words\u2014like trainers instead of sneakers and holiday instead of vacation\u2014you\u2019ll see the most difference in the slang. British lingo has a reputation for cleverness and originality that rivals even the most imaginative American slang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language isn\u2019t a set thing; there are new words entering everyday use all the time. Even with America and Britain sharing a common history, heritage, and linguistics, there are significant differences between American slang and British colloquial words. Part of that difference comes from different words with the same meaning (bus and lorry, for example), while other distinctions are rooted in historical events and common phrases that don\u2019t share similar bonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing your share of British lingo makes for more interesting conversation, a greater appreciation of the country\u2019s unique culture, and fascinating travel experiences<\/a>, too!If you\u2019re heading to the UK, you might hear all kinds of words in informal speech which you\u2019d never hear in the U.S. So, if you want to sound like a real Brit, buck the \u201chelpless American traveler\u201d stereotype and incorporate these British slang phrases into your travel vocabulary. Who knows\u2026you might just get a free pint or J2O mocktail from a local inside a London East End pub!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

British Slang Terms You Should Start Using <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Cuppa <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with an easy one. We all know the Brits love a good cup of tea, but did you know that tea can also be called a cuppa. This slang word came from the phrase \u201ccup of tea,\u201d which was shortened to \u201ccuppa tea\u201d and eventually just cuppa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s evidence of it being used back in the early 1900s, so it\u2019s not new slang, but it has stuck. Although it\u2019s short for \u201ccup of,\u201d it\u2019s only ever really used to mean \u201ccup of tea.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Would you like a cuppa?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First thing I do every morning is make myself a cuppa. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a35 for a cuppa? That can\u2019t be right.<\/em>
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2. Bloody <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pretty much every American has heard a Brit use \u201cbloody\u201d when speaking. But, for bloody\u2019s sake, what does this popular UK slang translate to? Bloody is an adverb used to show anger or surprise. You\u2019ll sometimes hear the term spoken in other Anglosphere countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and even South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s another slang word that\u2019s been around for a while, with uses found in the 1600s. It was even considered a swear word until the 1900s. Now, though, it\u2019s much more acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oh, bloody hell! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s bloody ridiculous! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m bloody freezing! <\/em>
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3. Mate <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s another UK slang word that doesn\u2019t need too much explanation. Mate means friend and can be used to refer to someone you know, but you can also use it when informally addressing a stranger. Think of this British slang word as the rough equivalent of the American \u201cdude.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hi mate, good to see you again.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excuse me mate, can I sit here?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My mates threw me a surprise party. <\/em>
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4. Nick <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The nick, to nick, and to get nicked all have slightly different but related meanings. The noun, the nick, means a prison, whereas the verb, to nick, means to steal. And, just to make things extra confusing, to be nicked or to get nicked means to be arrested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He spent three years in the nick<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t leave your car unlocked, it\u2019ll get nicked<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My friend got nicked for speeding.   <\/em>
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5. Chuffed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Chuffed, always used in past tense, means to be happy or pleased about something, usually something you\u2019ve achieved. According to the dictionary, it can also mean the exact opposite\u2014that is, unhappy or displeased\u2014but that version is rarely used these days. So, if you hear a British person say they\u2019re feeling chuffed, you can safely assume it\u2019s positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m chuffed I got the job<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must be chuffed with that result<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He got into university, he\u2019s absolutely chuffed. <\/em>
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6. Round<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Not only do Brits love drinking tea, but they\u2019re also known for enjoying a few drinks in the pub, too. And that\u2019s where you\u2019ll most likely hear this slang word: round. A round refers to when you take turns buying drinks for everyone in the group instead of all buying drinks separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s my round, what do you want to drink?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whose round is it? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are we doing rounds? <\/em>
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7. Dodgy <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If something is described as dodgy, it\u2019s bad. But just how bad depends on the context. And pretty much anything can be described as dodgy: a person, an object, an action, for example. Dodgy can range from slightly off or questionable to full-blown illegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My stomach feels dodgy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I never liked him, I thought he looked dodgy. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

She\u2019s in trouble for doing some dodgy business. <\/em>
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8. Pissed <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Here\u2019s another slang word with multiple meanings. If you\u2019re pissed off, you\u2019re angry, but if you\u2019re just pissed, you\u2019re drunk. You might also see piss being used for pee, although that\u2019s more vulgar. And taking the piss can mean either to make fun of something or to be unreasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He can\u2019t drive, he\u2019s pissed. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

She always takes the piss out of me. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a35 for coffee, they\u2019re taking the piss.<\/em>
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9. Rubbish<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not only is rubbish the British equivalent of trash, but it can also be used as a feeling or to express a negative emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ve been ill all week, I feel rubbish<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You didn\u2019t get in? Rubbish!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop talking rubbish.<\/em>
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10. Knackered <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Knackered is usually used to mean tired, but it can also be used when referring to something that\u2019s broken or old. The origins of the word aren\u2019t clear, but it\u2019s thought to have originated from describing old workhorses that couldn\u2019t work anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I stayed up late last night and now I\u2019m knackered. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That run has knackered me out. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I need to buy a new TV, my old one is knackered.<\/em>
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Cockney Rhyming Slang<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We couldn\u2019t write a blog post about British slang without giving a special mention to Cockney rhyming slang. Although just used in the East End of London and technically not used that often anymore in everyday life, it\u2019s a fascinating window into slang words where everything rhymes. Some favorites include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apples and pears = stairs<\/strong>. I went up the apples and pears<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adam and Eve = believe.<\/strong> Would you Adam and Eve it? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Custard and Jelly = TV (telly).<\/strong> Spent my day off watching the Custard and Jelly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dickory Dock = clock.<\/strong> A broken Dickory Dock is right twice per day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dicky Bird = word or talk.<\/strong> I need to have a Dicky Bird with you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frog and Toad = road.<\/strong> Drive on the left side of the Frog and Toad in the UK.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loop the Loop = soup.<\/strong> McKinley\u2019s serves the best Loop the Loop in town.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruby Murray = curry.<\/strong> I\u2019d love a Ruby Murray.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pete Tong = wrong.<\/strong> Everything\u2019s gone Pete Tong. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porky pies = lies.<\/strong> He\u2019s telling porky pies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea Leaf = thief.<\/strong> Colin\u2019s in the gaol (jail). The bugger\u2019s a Tea Leaf.<\/em>Weeping Willow = pillow.<\/strong>I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the Weeping Willow.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embracing UK Slang Like a Local<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, there you have it, our favorite UK slang words to get you talking like a Brit. We give you full permission to release your inner Tea Leaf and steal them. That way, once you hit the Frog and Toad in the UK, any stop along the way is an ideal opportunity to strike up a conversation with a Mate whenever they\u2019d like to have a Dicky Bird with you. Remember, it\u2019s not Pete Tong to overuse British slang every once in a while. You better Adam and Eve it\u2026using British slang phrases is both educational and fun! You might even get all chuffed over it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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