British Culture Vocabulary

noun a place where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed; a bar or tavern

• The public house has been a gathering place for the community for over a century.
• Let's meet at the public house for a drink after work.
• I heard there's a new public house opening up downtown.
• The public house of knowledge is where students come to expand their minds.

noun a slang term used to insult someone by referring to the head of the penis

adjective used to describe someone as foolish, annoying, or unlikeable

• The term 'bellend' is considered vulgar and inappropriate in formal settings.
• I can't believe he called him a bellend in front of everyone.
• He's such a bellend for forgetting my birthday.
• His behavior at the party was a real bellend move.

noun academic dress characterized by a dark suit, white shirt, and black robe

adjective dark or dull in color

• The students wore subfusc attire for the formal event.
• I need to find my subfusc outfit for the party.
• She looked subfusc in her dark clothing.
• His mood was subfusc, reflecting his somber thoughts.