Are you wondering the meaning of some of the slang you have heard people from the United Kingdom use in movies? This set of slang is commonly used in everyday communication in the United Kingdom. You have heard them used in podcasts, YouTube videos, and films.
In this blog post, we share five of them with you alongside their meaning.
What Is A Slag?
Slang is simply informal words, phrases, or expressions that are commonly used in casual speech and everyday contexts within a particular social group, community, or culture. Slang can have alternative meanings or interpretations that might not be found in formal language usage.
5 UK Slangs You Need To Know
- Bloke:
Bloke is often used to refer to a man or guy. In the United Kingdom, you will be addressed with a ‘bloke’ if you are a man. For example, “I will be joining John and a few other blokes at the club later on today.”
- Gutted:
This is often used to express disappointment by people in the United Kingdom. Example: “I was gutted when I saw Jane, my girlfriend, kissing Mike, her work colleague.”
- Knackered:
Knackered is often used to express exhaustion or tiredness. Example; “I am knackered after dancing for almost thirty minutes.”
- Mate:
Mate is often used to address friends or acquaintances. Example; “Hey mate, what will you be having for dinner?”
- Quid:
Quid is a UK slang used to refer to the British pound. “Hey mate, can you spare some quid?”
There are others, such as;
Telly: Is used as a short form for television
Cheeky: Used to refer to someone who is acting mischievous and
Chuffed: Used to express pride or satisfaction in something or someone.
The United Kingdom’s slang is relatively easy to understand if you pay attention to detail and are patient.
