British Slang Dictionary
Your comprehensive guide to British English from A to Zed
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Chrimbo Limbo
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That glorious interregnum between Christmas and New Year's, where everything stops, including work emails, allowing…
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Brilliant
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Excellent or wonderful. Used much more frequently in British English than American English to express…
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Anglotopia's Dictionary of British English 2nd Edition
British Slang from A to Zed
By Jonathan Thomas
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The American-to-British Swearing Dictionary: A Guide to Cursing Properly
December 16, 2025 • 9 min read
Let’s be honest: you haven’t truly understood a culture until you’ve mastered its profanity. British swearing is an art form…
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British Slang for Money: Why There Are 47 Ways to Say “Pounds”
December 16, 2025 • 10 min read
Ask a British person how much something costs, and you might get an answer in quid, nicker, sovs, or smackers.…
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British Slang You Need Before Your First Trip to London
December 16, 2025 • 11 min read
You’ve booked your flight, reserved your hotel, and memorized the Tube map. You’re ready for London. But are you ready…
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20 British Slang Terms You’ll Hear in Every Pub (And What They Actually Mean)
December 16, 2025 • 8 min read
The British pub is more than a place to drink – it’s a social institution with its own rituals, etiquette,…
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British Slang for Food That Will Make You Hungry and Confused
December 16, 2025 • 11 min read
You’ve studied your British vocabulary. You know “lift” means elevator and “lorry” means truck. You’re feeling confident about navigating the…
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Scottish Slang Americans Need a Translator For
December 16, 2025 • 8 min read
You’ve watched Outlander. You’ve seen Trainspotting. Perhaps you’ve even attempted to understand a Glasgow taxi driver at 2 AM. If…
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Chrimbo Limbo
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That glorious interregnum between Christmas and New Year's, where everything stops, including work emails, allowing…
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Zebra crossing
2 weeks ago
British term for pedestrian crossing with black and white stripes, named for resemblance to zebra…
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You alright?
2 weeks ago
British greeting that confuses Americans who think it implies something's wrong.
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