British Slang Terms

adjective characterized by nonsensical or meaningless talk or words

• The blithering fool continued to ramble on about topics he knew nothing about.
• I can't stand listening to that blithering idiot anymore.
• Stop being such a blithering moron!
• Her mind was a blithering mess after the stressful day.

noun a person who is considered to be a cad or a scoundrel

• The man was known in society as a bounder for his unscrupulous behavior.
• That guy is a real bounder, always trying to cheat his way through things.
• Watch out for that bounder, he's nothing but trouble.
• In the world of politics, he was considered a bounder for his deceitful tactics.

noun a fellow

verb to irritate or annoy

• The young chap was well-mannered and polite during the formal event.
• Hey chap, wanna grab a drink later?
• That chap is always up to no good.
• He's a real stand-up chap, always willing to lend a hand.

noun a hunting cry or call

verb to chase or harass persistently

• The project manager had to chivy the team to meet the deadline.
• I had to chivy my friend to come to the party with me.
• Stop chivying me, I'll do it when I'm ready.
• The persistent rain seemed to chivy the mood of the outdoor event.

verb to steal or take something, typically in a small or casual way

adjective having a small cut or notch

• The thief was caught and charged for nicking expensive jewelry from the store.
• I accidentally nicked my finger while chopping vegetables.
• He's always trying to nick a free ride from his friends.
• Her sharp wit nicked at his ego during the argument.

noun a quantity of alcohol sufficient to make one drunk

• He had a skinful of alcohol at the party and ended up feeling quite unwell.
• After a skinful of beer, he decided it was probably best to call a cab.
• She always ends up getting a skinful whenever she goes out with her friends.
• He had a skinful of excuses for why he didn't finish the project on time.

adjective slightly intoxicated or tipsy

• The professor was known for his tiddly lectures on quantum physics.
• After a few drinks, he started feeling a bit tiddly.
• Let's have a tiddly party this weekend!
• Her mind was in a tiddly state after pulling an all-nighter.

noun a silly or annoying person

verb to tease or make fun of someone in a playful way

• The politician referred to the journalist as a twit for spreading false information.
• I can't believe that twit forgot my birthday again!
• That guy is such a twit, always causing trouble.
• Her mind was a twit of confusion as she tried to make sense of the situation.

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 a boy or young man

adjective having a gentle or kind nature

• The young man was known for his gentle and kind demeanor, earning him the reputation of being a soft lad.
• Don't worry about him, he's just a soft lad who doesn't like confrontation.
• That soft lad over there is always up for a good laugh.
• Despite his tough exterior, deep down he was just a soft lad who cared deeply for his friends.

noun a small, semiaquatic salamander with a lizard-like appearance

adjective describing the state of being very drunk or intoxicated

preposition connecting the adjective 'pissed' with the simile 'as a newt'

• He was absolutely furious, as angry as a newt.
• She was so pissed as a newt when she found out about the prank.
• I was totally pissed as a newt after he spilled his drink on me.
• The toddler was pissed as a newt when he couldn't have a second cookie before dinner.

adjective feeling or expressing disgust or strong dislike

• After multiple delays and setbacks, the team was scunnered by the lack of progress.
• I'm absolutely scunnered with this never-ending paperwork.
• She was scunnered with the whole situation and decided to walk away.
• The constant criticism left him feeling scunnered and demotivated.

noun a type of English accent that is a blend of Cockney and standard British English

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Mockney accent or culture

• The actor's Mockney accent in the play was well-received by the audience.
• My friend always puts on a Mockney accent when he's joking around.
• I love how he can switch between his proper accent and Mockney so effortlessly.
• Her Mockney charm won over everyone at the party.

noun a sweet confection made with sugar or syrup, often flavored with vanilla or chocolate

• Toffie is a type of confectionery that is popular in certain regions.
• I always have a Toffie in my bag for a quick snack.
• Hey, can you pass me that Toffie over there?
• His words were like a Toffie, sweet on the surface but with a bitter aftertaste.