British Slang Vocabulary

adjective meaning crazy or mad; extremely enthusiastic or passionate

• The idea that the earth is flat is simply bonkers.
• She went absolutely bonkers when she found out she won the lottery.
• I can't believe he did that, he's totally bonkers.
• The amount of work she takes on is just bonkers, she never stops.

adjective of excellent quality; genuine or authentic

• The chef prepared a pukka meal for the guests at the banquet.
• I heard this new restaurant serves pukka burgers, we should check it out.
• That concert was pukka, the band totally rocked the stage.
• Her dedication to her work is pukka, she never gives up on a challenge.

noun a type of candy or confectionery, often in the form of jelly sweets or gummy candies

• The confectionery store sells a variety of spogs, including licorice and gummy candies.
• I always have a stash of spogs in my desk for a quick sugar fix.
• Let's grab some spogs and watch a movie tonight.
• His words were like spogs, sweet and addictive but ultimately empty.