Slang translations in brackets: Back in the day (a long time ago) I was a bit of a rude boy (juvenile delinquent) and did my fair share of bird (time in prison) for twoccing (stealing,taking without owners consent) rides(cars) and serving up (distributing) gear(drugs) Now I’m not trying to give it large(impress) by saying this but inside(in prison) is where you’re likely to clock(notice,hear)the most patter(patois,slang) I’ve done bird (served time) in London jails like Wanno(Wandsworth) Fetham and the Ville(Pentonville)and have used and clocked(noticed,heard) spars(friends) and the next man(other people)use shitloads(alot)of these words bare (many) times. What’s your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Then check out Anglotopia’s Dictionary of British English – Brit Slang from A to Zed! It`s monkeys outside – it is very coldĭid you enjoy this list? It may be perfect at the time of your trip. Horses for Courses – Won’t work for someone elseĩ3. Her Majesty’s Pleasure – To be in prisonĨ6. I’m Off to Bedfordshire – Going to bed or to the new Boku Casino.Ĩ5. Anorak – A person weirdly interested in somethingĨ4. Don’t Get Your Knickers in a Twist – Don’t Get worked upĨ2. DIY – Do It Yourself home improvementsħ2. See a Man About a Dog – Do a deal or take a dumpĦ1. Throw a Spanner in the Works – Screw upĥ9. Anti-Clockwise – We Say Counter ClockwiseĤ6. There are some rather rude words and phrases on this list – you’ve been warned! Anglotopia’s Top 100 Favorite British Slang Words and Phrases 1. Perfect for planning your travel to the UK. Oftentimes, it’s not so much the word itself that’s awesome – but the usage of it so we’ve included what the word means approximately ‘in American.’ Consider this your brief primer guide to English Slang words and phrases. Here’s our list of our top 100 favorite British slang words and phrases. Some are hilarious, some are rude and some are… interesting. Anglotopia’s Grand Adventure – Land’s End to John O’Groatsīritish Slang is a fountain of beautiful words that we don’t normally use in America.Great Britons Book: Top 50 Greatest Brits Who Ever Lived.101 Budget Britain Travel Tips – 2nd Edition.ltimate List of Funny British Place Names.British Slang: Tea Time – British Words for Tea and Tea Related Culture.British Slang: Your Guide to British Police Slang for the Telly Watcher.British English: The Top 50 Most Beautiful British Insults.

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