Talk Like a Local: Your A-Z Guide to UK Slang

1. Introduction: Calling all language lovers and wannabe Brits. Fancy yourself a dab hand expert at understanding British slang. This course is your ticket to becoming a right Bobby dazzler. Somewhat impressive when it comes to the lingo from across the UK. From the canny shrewd folks of Aberdeen, to the Larry Loud lads of Liverpool. Every city in the UK has its own unique way of speaking. This course takes you on a whirlwind tour of slang from a to Z. Uncovering the hidden gems and local favorites used in cities across the nation. We'll be diving into greetings and farewells. Learn how to say hello and goodbye like a true local. No matter where your travels take you food and drink, discover the tastiest treats and how to order them like a pro from scrummy, delicious pasties in Cornwall to a proper brew, strong cup of tea in Yorkshire. Everyday expressions unravel the mysteries of every day conversation. Understanding what people mean when they say things are minging disgusting or they're having a right Laugh Good time, local gems. Each city will showcase its own special slang terms, giving you a flavor of the unique character of each place. By the end of this course, you'll be able to understand conversations brimming with slang from all corners of the UK. Speak with confidence dropping in a few local phrases To impress the Brits, navigate different regional dialects and feel right at home wherever you travel in the UK. So grab a cuppa, tea, settle in and get ready to explore the wonderful world of UK slang. This course is guaranteed to be a right corker. Great success. 2. Aberdeen: Hey there and welcome to this quick guide to understanding some of the most common slang terms used in Aberdeen. Aberdeen, also known as the Granite City, has its own unique way of speaking, whether you're visiting or just curious. Learning a few key phrases can help you sound like a local. Well, almost scuffy. This one might surprise you. Scuffy in Aberdeen doesn't refer to something dirty or worn out. It actually means excellent, fantastic, or brilliant example that chippy was scuffy. Best fish and chips I've had in ages Baltic. Don't be fooled by the name. Baltic doesn't refer to the sea. Although Aberdeen is a port city, it means absolutely freezing cold Example, it's Baltic Coop There better grab your bobble hat. Bobble hat equals beanie mingen. This is a strong word used to describe something disgusting, unpleasant, or smelly. Example that bin is mingen. Someone needs to take it out, out equals out, fair play. This is a versatile phrase. It can be used to acknowledge someone's effort, express surprise, or even show agreement. Example one, you ran that marathon in record time, fair play to you. Example two, did you hear they're closing the local pub Fair Play? It hadn't been busy in ages. Hinny, this is a friendly term used to address someone similar to mate or darling example. How much are these chips? In bonus tip, understanding the accent can be just as important as slang. Aberdeen has a doric dialect with some unique pronunciations. For example, house might sound like whose, and about might sound like a boat. There you have it. A taste of some common Aberdeen slang. Remember, these are just a few examples and the best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have some fun with it. Don't be afraid to try these phrases out. Maybe not ming in and see how you get on. Thanks for joining and good luck understanding the granite city lingo. 3. Belfast: Hey there, crack addicts. Welcome to a quick guide to understanding some Belfast slang. Buckle up and get ready to learn how the folks in this friendly city chat. What's the crack? This isn't just a question, it's a way of life. It means how are you or what's going on? Get ready to hear this a lot. We Belfast loves we. It means small, but it can be used for anything. A wee bit of cake, a we chat or even a wee holiday mucker. Your mate, your body, your partner in crime. Everyone needs a good muckerbout. Ye another way to ask, how are you short, sweet, and straight to the point. Dead on, spot on. Absolutely. Right. You'll hear this a lot after you say something they agree with. Gaff your house or apartment. Fancy a bev at my gaff. Fancy a drink at my place. Scunnered, utterly embarrassed. Mortified. Don't worry. Everyone gets scunned sometimes. Banter, playful, teasing, funny chat. Belfast folks love a bit of banter. Yo, a cheer, an expression of excitement. Yo, that's what I'm talking about. Sure. This doesn't always mean yes. It can also be used to agree with something or show you're listening. Dynamite, excellent, brilliant. That new chippy is dynamite. Baltic, freezing cold. It's Baltic out there. Wrap up warm. Now you've got a taste of Belfast slang. Remember these are just a few gems and the best way to learn is to dive in and have a crack with the locals. Don't be afraid to try these out. Maybe avoid saying someone is scumed to their face and see how you get on. Thanks for joining and good luck navigating the lingo of Belfast. 4. Coventry: All right bab. Cough Kid here giving you the insider info on some Coventry slang. Don't fret if you don't understand everything right away. Even us locals get tongue tied. Sometimes batch don't be fooled by fancy bakery names. A batch is just a bread roll in Coventry. Bab, this term of endearment means love or darling. Alright Bab, how's your day? Being Mardi? Feeling grumpy or moody? You're being a Mardi Bum. Blazed. Don't worry, they probably haven't seen a ghost. Blazed means very drunk in Coventry slang, term originated elsewhere. Skint feeling broke or having no money. Your skint as a whistle wagging it. This isn't about your tail wagging, it means skipping school entry. This isn't a grand entrance. It's the local word for a narrow alleyway between houses. Pumps forget fancy footwear stores. Pumps are just gym shoes or sneakers sent to Coventry. This doesn't involve travel. It means being deliberately ignored or excluded from a group. Black over Bill's mothers. Don't panic about the weather man's job. This colorful phrase just means there's a dark storm cloud approaching bear. Don't take it literally. Bear means very all, really. There were bear people at the concert. Now you've got a taster of Coventry slang me, duck. Remember, these are just a few Coventry classics. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh. Don't be afraid to give them a go. Maybe avoid calling someone a Mardi bum to their face and see how you get on. Cheers, and good luck understanding the folks in the city of Three Spies. 5. Derby: Then me, duck. Get ready for A, right? Laugh As we delve into some cracking Derby slant cob, don't be confused by fancy bakeries that B is just a bread roll in Derby. Up your basic Derby greeting, A friendly way of saying hello at spot on. Absolutely. Right. You'll hear this a lot. If you say something, someone agrees with Girt Lush. Forget fancy restaurant something. Girt Lush is absolutely delicious. Mitherd, feeling flustered or worried? You're right. Mitherd, canny. Don't take it literally. Canny means good or pleasant. Had a canny day down. The allotment. Allotment equals community garden. You're all right. A friendly check in similar to how are you chuntering, mumbling quietly to yourself, usually in complaint, minging. Watch out. This means something is disgusting, smelly or awful scrubbing around, not related to cleaning. This means to be indecisive or messing about. Made up, delighted. Happy about something made up. You could join us. Now you've got a flavor of Derby slang. Me, bab. Remember these are just a few gems. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right good time with it. Don't be afraid to give them a try. Avoid calling someone's dinner, minging to their face, and see how you get on cheers and good luck navigating the lingo of Derby. 6. Edinburgh: All right, can bother lads and lassies. Fancy a wee blather about some Edinburgh slang. Here's the crack chum. Unlike other places, chum doesn't necessarily mean your friend. It means to accompany someone on a journey chum on down the grass market for a pie. Grass market equals historic marketplace. Ken, This isn't a name, it's the verb, no. Do you Ken where the castle is? Deny. This is the Scott's way of saying. Don't deny fash yourself hen. We'll find a pub. Fash yourself equals worry hen equals friendly term for woman stew She. This means a fight argument or commotion. Best to avoid one bleather having a chat. Gossip or catching up. Fancy a bleather over a cupp. Cupp equals cup of tea, shan, something disappointing. Rubbish or inferior. That chippy was pure, pure equals very healthy. Don't be fooled In Edinburgh, healthy can mean attractive or good looking. Saw a right healthy bird at the bus stop. Bird equals woman, puggled feeling out of breath, especially after walking up one of Edinburgh's many hills. Fair puggled after that climb, fair equals Quite Collie. Bucky, a local term for a sweet bun, usually filled with jam or cream. Delicious Barry, Excellent, brilliant. The best. That gig last night was Barry Kee. Take a peek or a quick look at something. Let's Keek. In this we shop, we equal small slash, a heavy downpour of rain. Hope we don't get caught in a slash. Spraf talking excessively or nonsense. Can you stop your Spraffanradj? Someone who acts crazily or angrily. There's a right Raj shouting down the street, Nash drunk, avoid getting to Nash. Gage originally referred to someone from the city center. Now a bit of an insult for a man Ed robbed or stolen from hope. You don't get Ed in the city busies, the police keep on the right side of the busies tube, not the underground railway in Edinburgh. A tube is a stupid person, stooky, Someone from Edinburgh. Hanging, starving, hungry. Been hanging all day. Fancy some chips, pager, a pavement. Sidewalk, clap. Money. Need some clap for the bus fare less common these days. Deak, look or stare, stop deeking at me. Now you've got a wee taste of Edinburgh slang. Remember these are just some starters, the best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a blether gear it a bash. Give it a try and see how you get on. Nay bother if you don't understand everything at first, good luck navigating the lingo of Edinburgh. 7. Falmouth: Ahoy there. Hearties, Fancy a crash course in Falmouth slang, the lingo of Cornwall, sunny shores, batten down the hatches and get ready to learn some Scuzzy phrases. Scuzzy don't be fooled by the pirate talk in Falmouth. Scuzzy means brilliant, fantastic, all the best that paste from the chippy was Scuzzy paste equals flaky pastry filled with meat and vegetables fit similar to Scuzzy Fit can also mean excellent or brilliant. The views from Pendennis Point are fit. Pendenis Point equals coastal artillery, fork kernel. This Cornish word means Cornwall. You'll hear it with pride from the locals. Pengele, this charming term means girl or woman. See that? Pengele over there with the red hair. Emmett. Don't worry, it's not an insect infestation. Emmett is a friendly way to address someone similar to mate or buddy. Un another way to say me, fancy a pipe down the pub. Mu drank. Overcrowded or busy? The beach was drank yesterday. Couldn't move a wink. Wink equals inch. Chuddy, sweetheart or darling used in a friendly way. All right, Chuddy, how's it going? You're all right, a friendly greeting similar to how are you bait? Not fishing, bait, Teasing someone playfully, having a bit of bait with your mates is always a right Laugh Giddy up. Let's go. Time to get moving. Mortal. Very, extremely. I'm mortal tired after that long walk. Ace, Excellent. Brilliant. That gig at the watering hole last night was Ace watering hole equals pub salty. This doesn't describe the sea air. If someone is salty, they're grumpy or annoyed. Ice cream, headache. Don't be misled, this isn't a medical term, it's a harmless way of gossiping about someone. Now you've got a taster of Falmouth slang, mole fruit. Remember, these are just a few gems to get you started. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right knees up a good time. Don't be afraid to give these a try. Maybe avoid salty when talking directly to someone and see how you get on. Good luck cracking the Cornish code and enjoying Falmouth like a true local. 8. Glasgow: All right. Ige fancy a wee bleather about some right brawl. Great Glaswegian slang. Here's the crack, the gossip. Gee, it loudy, give it loudy. Don't be daunted by the passion. This means go for it, for give it your all, hold your weah, hold your washed. This is a slightly less polite way to say shut up, ige, this is the affectionate term for someone from Glasgow. Scunnered, utterly mortified, embarrassed, or disgusted. Absolutely scunned after tripping in front of everyone. Mingen, this is a strong word for something disgusting, unpleasant, or smelly. That bin is mingen bin equals trash can, fair play. This versatile phrase can mean acknowledging someone's effort, expressing surprise or even showing agreement. You ran that marathon, Fair play to you. Baltic, freezing cold. It's Baltic hoot there, wrap up warm hoot there equals outside Gaus. This describes someone with swagger or confidence, either positive or negative. He strutted in with a right gallus attitude. Can a be bothered? Can't be bothered to do something. Simply not interested. Can it be bothered going out tonight, just feeling a bit lazy? Can A equals cannot gone. I know day that going to not do that. A more serious way of saying don't do that. North. No, I. Yes, Stota something or someone fantastic or excellent. That chippy was a Stoa. Chippy equals fish and chip shop. Pure dead, brilliant, absolutely fantastic. The concert last night was pure dead brilliant. Hingen, starving, hungry, been hinging all day. Fancy some chips, Mucker, your friend, your mate. Fancy a pint down the pub with the muckers. Ken? No. Do you Ken where the nearest pub is? Deny. Don't deny. Forget your jacket. It's Balticot. There late. Dirty, not clean. My shoes are mingen, they're absolutely clat. These your patter, give us your patter. Tell us a story, tell us some jokes. Now you've got a taste of Glaswegian patter. Remember these are just a taste and the best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a laugh with it. Don't be afraid to try these out. Avoid the rude words and see how you get on. You might even get a get ludi from a local Glaswegian. Good luck navigating the unique slang of Glasgow. 9. Hull: All right, Cod head gear up for a right. Laugh As we dive into some cracking hole slang, Don't be a mardi bum if you don't understand everything at first. Even us Lenzians, people from hull get tongue tied. Sometimes bread cake, forget fancy bakeries. A bread cake is just a big soft bread roll in hull, cockled over, stumbled or fell head over heels. Watch out for those cobbles. Bulling, pushing or shoving something, especially a pram, baby stroller, bull the ban child out the door. We're late marfting, hot and sweaty. It's marfting out there. Today, I'm melting skeg. Take a look. A peek or a quick glance. Giza Skeg. Give me a look at that. Pasty looks right. Good pasty equals flaky pastry filled with meat and vegetables. Gerof. Get off me. Used in a playful or annoyed way. Mardi Bum. Someone who's grumpy or sulking, cheer up you. Mardi Bum. Tar. Love. Thanks a lot. Tar is short for thanks and love is a friendly term. Wall. Until can I borrow a ten a wall? Monday wall equals until ten foot a narrow alleyway or passage between buildings, often a good shortcut hull, fair weather, unpredictable and changeable weather typical of the British Isles, Cod head originally a term for fishermen, but can also be used playfully for people from hull or even as a friendly insult to outsiders. Hinny, a term of endearment for someone similar to mate or darling. How much are these chips? Hinny frame. Sort yourself out. You've been acting a right mardi bum all day frame yourself. Now you've got a flavor of hull slang, me, duck. Remember these are just a few gems. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right knees up a good time, Don't be afraid to give them a go. Maybe avoid calling someone a Mardi bum to their face and see how you get on cheers and good luck navigating the lingo of hull. 10. Ipswich: All right. Suffolk. Squeak. Get ready to sink your teeth into some P switch slang. A, right knees up. Good time for your ears. Don't be aget fool if you don't understand everything straight away, even the locals get a bit mardy grumpy sometimes on the heart. Don't panic, the furniture isn't broken, this means something is wonky or lop sided. Mind that wonky step, It's a bit on the heart down. Darn, this isn't a typo. It's how some folks in Ipswich say down, fancy a pint down and down. The pump blow, don't confuse it with a strong gust of wind. Blow is a bow store, an exaggeration. Don't listen to his blow about catching a whale off the pier. You're all right. A friendly greeting similar to How are you Ben? I've been this is how you start most conversations in Ipswich. Been all right. Bab. You Bab equals term of endearment similar to love or darling cutlery drawer. This isn't where your spoon's live. It's a fancy way of saying stairs. Mind your step on the cutlery drawer. Scrummy, Don't expect perfectly presented food. Something scrummy is absolutely delicious, even if a bit messy. That full English breakfast was scrummy slightly on the r, slightly on the skew, similar to on the uh, but emphasizes something is a little bit off. The picture frame looks slightly on the huh? All right. For this doesn't mean good for. It's a playful way of teasing someone about something they're proud of. Al right, for you getting a promotion, then a get verb, this versatile word, can mean a fool to understand something or to obtain something. Don't be a get or did you get what I said? Or I finally got that new phone I wanted ringing. Watch out. This means something is disgusting, smelly or awful. That bin is ringing. Bin equals trash can. Jiggered. Surprised or astonished. I was jiggered to see you here, Sparrow. This doesn't refer to the feathery friend, it's a small shop or news agent pop down to the sparrow and grab a pint of milk, would you? Now you've got a taster of ipswitch slang, the old fruit. Remember, these are just a few gems to whet your appetite. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right good old chinwag chat. Don't be afraid to give these a try. Maybe avoid calling someone's dinner, minging and see how you get on. Good luck cracking the ipswitch code and feeling right at home. 11. Jarrow (Tyne and Wear: All right. Me Hinny Ho way? Come on for a crash course. In Jarrow slang, the lingo of this mighty Tin side town. Don't be a divvy fool if you don't understand everything straight away. Even us Jarrow lads and lasses get a bit flabbergasted, amazed. Sometimes scuffy, don't be fool in Jarrow. Scuffy is a top compliment, meaning brilliant, fantastic, all the best that fish and chips from the chippy down the road was Scuffy, Baltic. This isn't about the sea, although Jarrow is on the time. Baltic means absolutely freezing cold. Wrap up warm, It's Baltic out there. Hinny, this is a term of endearment for someone similar to mate or darling. How much are these chips? Hinny cannot be bothered. Can't be bothered to do something. Simply not interested, cannot be bothered going out tonight. Just feeling a bit lazy. This one is borrowed from Jordi dialect spoken in neighboring Newcastle. Mint. Excellent, brilliant. That girl in the weekend match was mint way, I an expression of agreement or excitement. Fancy a pint down the pub way. I divvy someone who's a bit foolish or darf silly. Don't be a divvy that wouldn't fit in your pocket. Cracking excellent, brilliant, had a cracking day at the beach with the family Are a friendly greeting similar to how are you nay bother? No problem. You're welcome. Pet lamb, a term of endearment for someone often used for children. Come here. Pet lamb, give us a cuddle. Gananut. Going out gananot for a few beers with the lads tonight, lads equals boys, friends, Mara, friend, mate. Fancy a game of footy football with the Mars. Another borrowing from Jordi dialect. Clapped out. Exhausted. Worn out. Absolutely. Clapped out. After that long walk, need a cup of tea. Cup of tea equals a cup of tea. Chuck it away. Give up. Stop trying. You'll never win that game. Just chuck it away. Ho way man, Come on. Used to encourage someone. Ho way man, you can do it. Now you've got a flavor of Jaro slang, me, ban child. Remember, these are just a few gems. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh. Don't be afraid to give these a try. Avoid calling someone a divvy unless you know them well and see how you get on. Good luck navigating the Jarrow lingo and feeling like a local. 12. Kirkcaldy, Scotland: All right. Scroggy, buckle up for a wee bleather about some brawl, great Kirkcudy slang, here's the crack the gossip. Scroggy, this is the affectionate term for someone from Kirkcudy. Wear it with pride bores. Don't worry, it's not as rude as it sounds elsewhere in Kirkcudy. Bores can mean anything at all depending on the context that Chippy was. Bores, excellent? Or what are the bores you doing? What are you doing? Fair stink, not a literal translation. This means something is very good or impressive. That band last night was a fair stink mortal, extremely, very mortal hungry after that walk. Fancy some chips is peace, give me peace. Used to tell someone to be quiet or stop talking. Stash your home, your place. Coming back to my stash later. Fancy a bevy beverage. Usually alcoholic call, money, need some call for the bus fare less common these days. Phinney finished. Are you Phinney with your chips? Gan, going gan down the street to the shops? Hitch a lift in a car. Need a hitch to the fit Ba football game, Skegg. Have a look, take a peek Skegg at this, then look at this, then get loudy, Don't be daunted by the passion. This means go for it or give it your all. Yes. Na no. Ken? No. Do you ken where the nearest pub is? Deny. Don't deny. Forget your scarf. It's Baltic ot there. Baltic equals freezing cold. Oop there equals outside mingen. This is a strong word for something disgusting, unpleasant, or smelly. That bin is mingen. Bin equals trash can, E, Y a friendly expression of agreement or surprise. Now you've got a wee taste of Kirkcudy slang, Scroggi. Remember these are just a springboard. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh at it. Don't be afraid to try these out. Avoid the rude words at first and see how you get. You might even get a geelaldi from a local Kirkcudy resident. Good luck navigating the unique lingo of Kirkcudi. 13. Liverpool: All right. La fancy of butchers. Look at some cracking scouse slang. Don't fret if you sound a bit, daft silly at first. Even us liver puddlians, people from Liverpool get our tongues tied sometimes. Al right. A friendly greeting similar to How are you? L, a term of endearment, similar to love or darling. Alright, La. How's your day? Beam scouse, not just a stew. Scouse can also mean someone from Liverpool wear it with pride. Dead. Sound Excellent, Brilliant. The gig at the Cavern Club last night was dead. Sound The Cavern Club is a famous music venue in Liverpool. Canna can't canna believe I missed the last bus. This one is borrowed from Scaus's Irish roots. Air. Here, get over air. I've got something to show you. Made up, delighted. Happy about something made up. You could make it chuffed, pleased, happy, chuffed to bits. With my new trainers, trainers equal sneakers. Soft lad, soft lass. Someone who is easily upset or intimidated. All right for you, a playful way of teasing someone about something they're proud of, Al right for you. Getting a pay rise then. Hey, mine's a pint. I'll have a beer please. This is a common pub order cat nonsense. Rubbish. Don't listen to his cat about winning the lottery. Lad lass, friend, mate. Fancy a game of footy football down the park with the lads. Gein on, come on. Used to encourage someone. Scaly wag, a mischief maker, a rascal. Watch out for those scaly wags. They'll nick your chips. Nick equals steel. Mortal. Very, extremely mortal, tired after that long walk. Wax on, wax off. This isn't a reference to the Karate kid movie. It means to get on with something quickly. Wax on, wax off, we need to get this finished before the match starts. Y up, a casual greeting similar to hello. Now you've got a flavor of scow slang, me, duck. Remember these are just a few gems. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh. Don't be afraid to give them a go. Avoid calling someone a soft lad to their face and see how you get on cheers and good luck navigating the lingo of Liverpool. 14. Manchester: All right there, Bab gear up for a right Laugh As we delve into some cracking man, cunion slang. Don't be a mardi bum if you don't understand everything at first. Even us manx people from Manchester get tongue tied sometimes. Mint, excellent, brilliant. That curry from the takeaway last night was mint. Takeaway equals place. You ordered food to go dead. A versatile word used for emphasis. Dead, good, very good. Dead cheap, Very cheap. Our kid, a term of endearment for a sibling or close friend. Fancy a pint down the pub with our kid. Chuffed, pleased, happy, chuffed to bits. I got tickets to the concert. Bits equals a common intensifier. Having a laugh a playful way of saying someone is being silly or unreasonable. Ey up a casual greeting similar to Hello, Bab, term of endearment, similar to love or darling. Alright, Bab, how's it going? Mardi bum. Someone who's grumpy or sulking, cheer up you. Mardi bum. Scram food, right? Mardi haven't had any scram all day. Mardi equals hungry. In this context, minging, disgusting, unpleasant or smelly that bin is. Minging bin equals trash can Bogan, very unpleasant or disgusting. That weather was bogan yesterday. Tar much fake to look. Tar much for the help. Sound Good, decent are we Sound for a chippy. A chippy tea equals fish and chips for dinner. Skin broke. Having no money, skints a whistle after that night out. Whistle equals used for emphasis. Get stuck in. Get started. Tuck in to food. All right everyone get stuck into your scran brew a cup of tea. Fancier brew up me, ducks a friendly greeting, similar to hello everyone. Not nothing. There's nout on telly tonight. Is there telly equals television. All right for you. A playful way of teasing someone about something they're proud of. All right, for you getting a promotion then, a. 15. Newport: Dive into the charming lingo of Newport with this crash course. Don't fret if you're a bit lost, even the locals noses need a brew and a chin wag sometimes. Top bark, Excellent, Brilliant. Wow. That pasty from the bakery down the road was top bark. Shan. Don't be fooled in Newport Sham means something disappointing or rubbish. Uh, that chippy was pure Shan. Pure equals, very. Alright, bird. Alright, fella. A friendly greeting depending on the gender. Alright, Bird, how's it going? Coffee, short for coffee. Pick me up. Fancy a coffee after that long walk. Couch pronounced koch, A heartwarming cuddle. Come here. Give us a couch, ma'am. Dad, not just for parents. These terms are used to address anyone older you might know casually. Excuse me, ma'am. Can you point me in the right direction? Cracking excellent, brilliant, had a cracking day at the transporter bridge with the family. That's a taste of Newport slang, bud. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a laugh. Don't be afraid to try these out. Avoid calling someone a tool unless you know them well, and you might even get a friendly cutch. You'll be navigating Newport like a pro in no time. 16. Oxford: All right there my friend, fancy a punt down the charval and a delve into some quintessential Oxford slang. Don't worry if you feel a bit out of your depth at first, even us oxsonians, people from Oxford, have to consult the dictionary sometimes. Here's a taste of the unique terms you might hear around the dreaming spies. Scrum did lumptuous, exceedingly delightful or wonderful. That performance at the Sheldonian Theater was scrumbed. Lumptious Sheldonan theater equals a famous historical landmark at Oxford University. Sub, fuss, the dark academic dress code worn by students for formal occasions and exams. Torpid eight week, don't get lost on the river. These terms refer to the annual rowing competitions between Oxford and Cambridge colleges. Bodlean, short for the Bodlean Library, One of the oldest libraries in Europe. Ash Mollan, Oxford's famous Museum of Art and Archaeology, Garibaldi. A brightly colored formal shirt traditionally worn by some Oxford University rowers. Remember, Oxford slang can be a blend of traditional terms, student lingo, and a touch of posh spee. The best way to learn is to listen in on conversations at the pub once you're of legal age of course, and immerse yourself in the unique Oxford atmosphere. Don't be afraid to ask questions, perhaps not using scrum did lumptuous in everyday conversation and you'll be navigating the Oxford lingo like a pro in no time. 17. Plymouth: Hi there Jana, Want to brush up on your Plymouth talk. Here's a quick guide to sounding like a local proper job. Excellent, Brilliant that cream tea from the cafe was a proper job. Cream tea equals scones with jam and clotted cream goose. Affectionate term for HM. Naval based Devonport or sometimes Plymouth as a whole. Fancy of pined down goose goppen, disgusting, unpleasant or horrible. Ah, that bin is goppen. Take it out. Bin equals trash can. Jana, a noun and adjective for someone from Plymouth or the local accent. Al right. Jana, How's it going? Ernie, short for urn. Settle, a northwest Plymouth neighborhood Going down. Ernie for a kickabout with the Mates. Kickabout equals friendly, gain Mento mental crazy, But in a good way, the view from the *** is Mento *** equals a hill overlooking Plymouth. Sound Chuck a sicke, Pull a sick day. Skip work or school, pretending to be ill. Now you've got a taster of Plymouth. Slang me, old fruit. Remember these are just a few gems. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right knees up. Good time. Don't be afraid to give them a try. Avoid the rude words and see how you get on. You might even get a friendly al right Jana from a local. Good luck cracking the Plymouth code. 18. Queslett: All right. Brummy, fancy a butcher's at some quizlet slang then don't be a job rude person if you don't understand everything at first. Even us quizlet folks get our tongues in a tangle. Sometimes Bab term of endearment similar to love or darling. All right Bab, how's your day going? You're all right, a friendly greeting similar to how are you Girt. Lush. Absolutely fantastic. That curry from the takeaway last night was Girt Lush. Girt equals very lush equals brilliant. Because, because I can't come out tonight because I've got 1 million errands to run, errands equals chores. Slag off to insult or criticize someone. Don't slag off the chippy down the road. Their chips are mint. Mint equals excellent. All right for you. A playful way of teasing someone about something they're proud of. All right, for you, getting a new car then a Larry Loud, boisterous or attention seeking that blow down the Pub was a bit Leary, wasn't he? Bloke equals man. Ace, Excellent, brilliant. That gig at the Custard factory last night was Ace. Custard factory equals a popular Birmingham arts and leisure center. A rubbish unpleasant or second rate that jumper is naf get a new one. Jumper equals sweater scram food, right? Mardi, haven't had any scran all day. Mardi equals hungry in this context. Aak slang for Smedic, a neighboring Birmingham area. Going to Akak for a curry tonight. Fancy coming, Rummy, someone from Birmingham. Wear it with pride. Muff, missed out on something or made a mistake. Muff the bus again. Going to be late. Now you've got a taste of quizlet slang. Me, duck. Remember, these are just a few classics. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh with it. Don't be afraid to give them a try. Avoid calling someone's clothes nap to their face and see how you get on. You might even get a friendly, All right, brummy from a local. Good luck navigating the lingo of quizlet. 19. Reading: All right. Me old beam, fancy gander. Look at some cracking reading lingo. Don't be a muppet fool if you don't pick it all up straight away. Even us reading folk get our tongues in a twist sometimes here's a taster of the slang you might hear around the town. Reading red eye, not a physical condition, but the feeling of exhaustion after commuting into London for work. Kate's Green, not just a park. This can also refer to the IDR in a distribution road and notorious and confusing road system stuck in a right. Kate's Green this morning. Proper job. Excellent, brilliant. That point at the oracle down by the river was a proper job. Oracle equals a large shopping center, stateside, not referring to the USA. This is local slang for the area across the river Thames. In reading Cavisham Lock, not just a scenic spot, this can also be used to describe someone who is a bit clueless. Don't be a Cavisham Lock. The bus stop is right there. Hunt the reading biscuit, a local pub crawl. Visiting all the traditional pubs in the town. Minging disgusting, unpleasant or horrible. That bin is ringing. Take it out. Fn equals trash can up. The Royals cheering on reading football club. This is just a taste of reading slang me, old fruit. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh. Don't be afraid to give these a try avoid calling someone at Cabsham Lock unless you know them well and see how you get on. You might even get a friendly al right from a local. Good luck navigating the lingo of reading. 20. Southampton: Hi there me, shipmate. Southampton's not all about cruises and docks. It's got to linger all its own. Don't be a gull fool if you get lost. Even Us Saints people from Southampton need to ask for directions sometimes. Here's a Southampton Survival Guide. Proper job. Excellent. Brilliant. That game at St. Mary's the other day was a proper job. St. ⁇ Mary's stadium equals Southampton FC's home ground. A fresh fresh air. Fancy a walk down the common and get some afresh. Common equals large public park, Salisbury Bar Gate. Not a greeting. This impressive landmark can also be used to describe someone who's a bit stuck up or posh Winchester Gate. Similar to Salisbury Bar Gate. This refers to someone who's a bit stuck up but in a more lighthearted way. Both gates are historic sites in Southampton. Down by the docks refers to the waterfront area, a hub for activity in Southampton. Up the Saints cheering on Southampton Football Club, Marlins, the City center, a popular area for shopping and night life. Cobbled streets, not just the historic streets. This can also be used to describe a complicated situation. Student quarter, the area around the university, known for its lively pubs and atmosphere, Scran food, right? Mardi haven't had any scran all day. Mardi equals hungry in this context, minging disgusting, unpleasant or horrible K that bin is inging, take it out, bin equals trash can. Now you've got a flavor of Southampton slang me, duck. Remember, these are just a few gems. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh with it. Don't be afraid to give them a try. Avoid calling someone a Salisbury bar gate unless you know them well and see how you get on. You might even get a friendly al right from a local. Good luck navigating the lingo and feeling right at home in Southampton. 21. Telford: All right. Telford Trotter, buckle up for a whistle. Stop tour of Telford slang, the lingo of this Shropshire town. Don't be a divvy fool if you don't understand everything at first. Even us Telfordians people from Telford get our wise cross. Sometimes reckon giant, not a mythical creature but a friendly nickname for the Reckon a prominent hill near Telford. Fancy a climb up the recon giant this weekend. Iron bridge. Slinky. This playful term refers to the iron bridge, a famous bridge and Unesco World Heritage Site in Telford Shroppy, someone from Shropshire, the county Telford is part of. Wear it with pride. All right, bab. Alright, mate. A friendly greeting depending on the person's gender. Al right, Bab, how's it going? Bab equals term of endearment. Near enough is good enough. A relaxed attitude to precision things don't have to be perfect. Chippy tea. A classic Friday night meal. Fish and chips cracking, excellent, brilliant. Had a cracking day at the Telford Town Park with the family town park equals large public park. Mardi grumpy or sulking, Cheer up you. Mardi bum, bum equals a playful term for person. Canic chase, caper, not a literal escapade, This refers to a silly or reckless act. Canic chase is a nearby area of woodland salat, short for Shropshire, the county surrounding Telford. Larry Loud, boisterous or attention seeking. That bloke down the pub was a bit Leary, wasn't he? Bloke equals mad. Al right for you. A playful way of teasing someone about something they're proud of, Al, right For you getting a promotion then, hey, now you've got a taster of Telford slang, me, duck. Remember, these are just a springboard. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh. Don't be afraid to try these out. Avoid calling someone's dinner ringing unless you know them well and see how you get on. You might even be called a Telford trotter yourself in no time. Good luck navigating the lingo of Telford. Al right. Me, Baba, love torque's not all sunshine and beaches. It's got its own way of talking to. Don't be a goal fool if you get a bit flabbergasted, amazed even us torquihafolk, people from torque, need to ask for directions Sometimes here's a crash course in the lingo gem of the Riviera. Don't be surprised to hear locals proudly refer to torque this way highlighting its beautiful coastline. Aggie, short tempered or irritable? Careful, he's a bit aggy. After that long journey, donkey sanctuary, not a greeting for a farm visit. This can also be used to describe a chaotic or crowded place. Goal hopping, taking advantage of tourists, especially by overcharging them. Carry on, nonsense. Silly behavior. Don't mind him, That's just his usual carry on proper cream tea. Devon is famous for its cream teas and torque is no exception. Expect clotted cream on top. Not whipped mind out for the gulls. A friendly warning about the sea gulls in torque, notorious for snatching food. Banana boat ride, a popular tourist activity, a giant inflatable toad behind a boat. Deck chair hire, Renting a deck chair to relax on the beach evening. Do an evening event or party minging, disgusting, unpleasant or horrible. That bin is ringing, take it out, bin equals trash can. Now you've got a taste of torque slang baba. Remember these are just a few gems. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh with it. Don't be afraid to give them a try. Avoid calling someone aggie unless you know them well and see how you get on. You might even hear a friendly al right from a local. Enjoy soaking up the sun and the lingo of Torquie. 22. Uckfield : All right there. Ucfieldan fancy, a nata chat about some cracking upfield slang. Don't be a mardi bum grumpy person if you don't understand everything at first. Even us locals get our tongues tied in knots. Sometimes here's a sneak peek at the lingo you might hear around town. Down by the weld refers to the surrounding area, the high wheeled area of outstanding natural beauty going for a ramble walk down by the weld this afternoon. The pantiles, not a flooring choice. This is the heart of Upfield, a pedestrianized area with historic buildings up at the common. Upfield Common is a popular spot for picnics, walks, and kite flying to Totty top float an old fashioned but friendly compliment for someone. Attractive. All right. Me, old fruit, a classic greeting similar to how are you? Uh, delighted. Please. Absolutely chuffed. I found a parking space on the High Street. Chippy tea, A classic Friday night meal. Fish and chips, cream, tea. Devon might be famous for them, but don't be surprised to find them in Upfield too, with jam and clotted cream. Of course. Mardi grumpy or sulking, Cheer up you. Mardi bum, bum equals a playful term for person, proper job. Excellent, Brilliant. That production at the Picture House last night was a proper job. Picture house equals a historic cinema Minging, disgusting, unpleasant or horrible. That bin is ringing, take it out, bin equals trash can nap. Rubbish, unpleasant or second rate. Uh, that jumper is nav, get a new one. Jumper equals sweater. There you have it. A flavor of upfield slang. Remember these are just a few classics. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh. Don't be afraid to try these out. Avoid calling someone's clothes a to their face and see how you get on. You might even be called a sound sort, good person. A local. Good luck navigating the lingo and feeling right at home in Upfield. 23. Ventnor: Ahoy there. Venton All right? Want to brush up on your Venta vernacular and sound like a local? Don't be a plunker fool if you get a few things wrong at first. Even us Ventna folk occasionally need to check the dictionary. Here's a cheat sheet to get you started V town. This is the cool kid way to refer to Ventna, especially popular with the younger crowd under Cliff Drive, the scenic coastal road known for its stunning views and subtropical plants. The White Mouse, the small passenger ferry that connects Ventna to Alum Bay. Shanklin, Shank a playful jab at the neighboring town of Shanklin, known for its sandy beaches, unlike Ventnor's Pebble Beach. All right Bab. Alright, mate. A friendly greeting depending on the person's gender. All right Bab, how's it going? Ab equals term of endearment. Proper job. Excellent, Brilliant. That pipe down at the spyglass in overlooking the bay was a proper job. Spyglass in equals a popular park, taking the mickey, teasing someone playfully. Don't worry, they're just taking the mickey out of you. Windy, White, a nod to the Isle of Wight, sometimes blustery weather. Ice cream parlor, Hot, trying out all the different ice cream parlors. Ventner has to offer beach hot posh, a playful term for the brightly colored beach huts lining Ventner's coastline, some of which have become quite luxurious. Garlic bread salad, a local favorite crusty garlic bread served with a simple salad, minging, disgusting, unpleasant or horrible. That bin is inging, take it out, bin equals trash can. Now you've got a taste of venter slang, Copper friend. Remember these are just a springboard. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh with it. Don't be afraid to give them a try. Avoid calling the weather windy unless everyone else is and see how you get on. You might even be called a champion, great person by a local vent norit. Good luck navigating the lingo and feeling right at home in Ventner. 24. Wolverhampton: All right. Me, bab, Fancy a delve into some Wolverhampton wonders and slang. Don't be a muppet fool if it takes a while to pick it all up. Even us Wolfrinians, people from Wolverhampton, scratch our heads. Sometimes here's a taster of the lingo you might hear around the black country, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Don't be surprised if all conversations eventually lead to Wolves, the city's beloved football club. Up the Wolves is a common cheer. Molener, the home ground of Wolverhampton Wanderers, a historic stadium nicknamed Molener stadium, but often shortened to just Molener Black country, The wider region Wolverhampton is part of, known for its industrial heritage and friendly people, aka slang for Stafford, a neighboring town. This term comes from the anti aircraft guns, Aak stationed there during World War Two. Yam, yam. Not a typo. This is a celebratory cheer, often used by wolves fans carrying on nonsense, silly behavior, Don't mind him, that's just his usual carrying on proper job. Excellent. Brilliant. That pasty from Greg's was a proper job. Greg's equals a popular bakery chain, Cutlery Capital. A nod to Wolverhampton's history of knife and scissor manufacturing cans and cobs, a traditional lunch of canned food and bread rolls. Faulty pie, a local specialty, a savory pastry filled with meat and vegetables, Mourn the wolves. Another way to cheer on Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ringing Disgusting, unpleasant or horrible. That bin is inging. Take it out in equals trash can. Now you've got a taste of Wolverhampton slang me duck. Remember these are just a few gems. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right Laugh Don't be afraid to try these out. Avoid calling someone's food minging unless you know them well and see how you get on. You might even be Wolfrinian yourself in no time. 25. X: The United Kingdom, there are no cities or major towns that start with the letter X. This is because city designations are usually rooted in historical importance or royal approval, none of which have been bestowed upon a place with an X name. So when it comes to notable British places beginning with X, that list is pretty much nonexistent. It seems that the letter X is a bit of a rarity when it comes to UK place names. 26. Yarm: Hi there Harte. Sailing into Yam, a charming town on the river Tes. Don't be a muggins fool if you don't understand the local lingo at first, even us Yarmoits people from Yam need to consult the dictionary. Occasionally, here's a nifty guide to get you navigating Yam like a pro the Tes, not just a river, it's a way of life. The river Tes flows through the heart of Yam and is a popular spot for walks, picnics, and boating. High Street, the main street in yarn lined with independent shops, cafes and pubs, Riverside referencing the area along the river Tees popular for walks and enjoying the scenery down on the quay. The quayside is a great place to watch the boats and enjoy some fresh air. Dickinson's yard, a restored 18th century shipyard. Now a complex with shops, restaurants, and a cinema. As plus, this isn't a reference to farming. Acres is a local term used to describe a very long time. I've been waiting here, Akers, All right. Me duck. All right. Me lad. A friendly greeting depending on the person's gender. All right, Me duck, how's it going? Cracking, excellent. Brilliant. Had a cracking day at Yam Fair with the family. Yam Fair equals a traditional fair held annually. Mint, excellent, Brilliant. This one is widely used across Britain by the way. Often shortened to be in casual conversation. Bee fancy, A pipe down at the pub. Maza short for madness, used to describe something crazy or exciting. Going to that music festival this weekend, It'll be rate Maza rate equals very chuffed. Delighted. Pleased, absolutely chuffed. I found a parking space on Yam High Street. Proper job. Excellent, brilliant. That pork pie from the bakery was a proper job. There you have it. A taster of Yam's lingo. Me bab. Remember these are just a springboard. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh. Don't be afraid to try these out. Avoid anything too rude. And you might hear a friendly up from a local yarmite. Enjoy your visit to this picturesque town. 27. Zouch: Ah, Zooch. It's actually Ashby de la ZoucheA, Delightful market town in Leicestershire. Don't be a goic fool if you get a bit confused. Even us Ashby folk people from Ashby scratch our heads sometimes. Here's a quick guide to sounding like a local, the zoche. This is how some locals affectionately shorten the town's name. Alright, Bab. Alright me. Old duck friendly greetings depending on the person's age or gender. Alright, Bab, how's it going? Bab equals term of endearment. Top banana, Excellent, Brilliant. That pork pie from the bakery was a top banana pork pie equals a savory pastry filled with meat. Having a laugh. Not literally. This means joking around or having a good time. Don't take it personally. We were just having a laugh. Cob on. Get on with it. Hurry up by heck. An expression of surprise similar to wow, or gosh, Y up. A cheerful greeting similar to Hello, Mardi, grumpy or sulking, cheer up. Don't be so. Mardi minging, Disgusting, unpleasant or horrible. That bin is minging, take it out, bin equals trash can, cafe short for coffee, Pick me up. Fancy a cafe after that walk. There you have it. A flavor of Ashby de la Zuche lingo. Remember, these are just a few gems. The best way to learn is to listen to the locals and have a right laugh with it. Don't be afraid to try these out. Avoid anything too rude. And you might even hear a friendly EY up from a local Ashby folk. Enjoy exploring this historic town.