Although a hop across the pond might leave you in an English-speaking country, don’t be surprised if you find it difficult to communicate with the Brits because of different dialects, heavy accents, and unfamiliar colloquialisms. Have a gander at the terms below and use this as your starter guide for understanding slang across the pond!
- Blimey – My goodness
- Bloke – Dude
- Snog – Kiss
- Chuffed – Proud
- Uni – University
- Cheesed Off – Annoyed
- Cheers – Thank you
- Biscuit – Cookie
- Bloody – Used for emphasis
- Trolley – Shopping cart
- Boot – Trunk of the car
- Chips – French fries
- Chap – Male; friend
- Ace – Excellent
- Gutted – Very sad
- Dishy – Good looking