Slang from UK

Excellent; very good.

Hello; how are you?

An argument; a dispute.

A dispute or heated argument.

Thirteen of something.

Sausages.

Good-natured, playful conversation or teasing, often happening in group chats or online comment sections.

Good-natured teasing or playful conversation (can be part of flirting).

Crazy; foolish.

An alcoholic drink.

Someone or something very ordinary or plain.

Miscellaneous items or tasks.

Extremely drunk; intoxicated.

To get something by clever talk or improvisation, often without proper preparation (e.g., to blag an essay).

An exclamation of surprise or alarm.

An outstanding performance or achievement.

A man.

To ignore or cancel an appointment with someone.

Basic; standard; unexceptional.

Nonsense; rubbish. Can also be an expletive.

Extremely lazy.

To cry noisily.

To leave quickly.

A cup of tea (or coffee).

Free; without payment.

To play music or perform in a public place for money.

Strong, muscular, and typically masculine in appearance or behaviour (often for women).

A sandwich (e.g., bacon butty).

Very excited; thrilled.

Go away; leave.

Clumsy; awkward.

To ask for or obtain (something to which one is not strictly entitled) without paying for it.

Drunk; intoxicated.

A young person of a type characterized by brash or loutish behavior and the wearing of flashy branded clothing.

Thank you; goodbye; a toast.

Annoyed; fed up.

A fish and chip shop; a place that sells fish and chips.

To urge or nag someone to hurry up.

Very pleased; delighted.

Extremely pleased.

To grumble or mutter under one breath.

A noticeable mistake or blunder.

Nonsensical or foolish talk.

Very hungry (Northern English).

Clothes or belongings.

Knowledgeable; well-informed.

Nonsense; rubbish.

Nonsense; rubbish.

An elderly person (humorous, sometimes offensive).

A difficult or awkward person.

Suffered a heavy loss or injury.

A heavy stick or bar used as a weapon.

Crazy; insane.

Excellent; very good.

To study intensively in a short period, especially before an exam.

Something that is good in parts but bad as a whole.

Indian or South Asian-style food, often ordered as a takeaway.

Silly; foolish.

Neat and trim in dress and appearance (typically for a man).

The police (derogatory).

A silly or foolish person.

Direct Message; to send a private message to someone on social media.

Something very easy.

Suspicious; unreliable; of poor quality.

Excellent; the best (crude, but often used positively).

A thick, often waterproof jacket, typically worn by manual labourers.

A very long time.

Go away; get lost.

General term for money; cash.

Extremely drunk.

To eavesdrop; to listen in on a conversation.

Very easy.

Small, finger-shaped pastries with cream filling.

Used to indicate that something is definite and not open for discussion.

To waste time; unnecessary effort.

To be attracted to someone; to like someone romantically.

To waste time; to behave in a silly way.

A man; a guy.

A small lie.

An outfit; a person’s look or attire (short for "outfit").

Attractive; good-looking (often used for people).

A five-pound note (£5).

Nonsensical or evasive talk.

To show off or boast about something online (often related to wealth or success).

To sell something, often quickly or cheaply.

A stroke of luck; an accidental good result.

A small bet or gamble.

Full of energy; lively.

A quick look.

Of poor quality; rubbish.

To start doing something with enthusiasm; to eat heartily.

To take revenge.

To suddenly end a relationship by cutting off all communication without explanation (universal, but very common).

Mouth. Can also mean to spit.

Loud-mouthed; prone to rude or offensive speech.

A person who talks foolishly or excessively (vulgar).

Astonished; utterly amazed.

In a committed, exclusive relationship.

To go wrong; to fail.

Lacking intelligence; stupid.

A fashion trend focused on wearing outdoor and hiking-inspired clothing in an urban setting.

Hard work.

One thousand pounds (£1,000). Also used in US.

To inform on someone; an informer.

A cheap, informal cafe, especially one serving fried food.

Unpleasant; dirty; unattractive.

Extremely disappointed (often after bad exam results).

Slightly drunk.

Very drunk; intoxicated.

To have a chat.

To have a bad time or a difficult experience.

A push or pull; also, to dismiss someone from a job.

A nose.

A disorganized or chaotic person or situation.

Isnt it? (used for emphasis or seeking agreement).

In a remote, rural area.

To resolve problems or difficulties.

Lucky.

A very short time.

Dishonest or deceitful behavior.

A common takeaway dish, usually meat cooked on a skewer or döner style.

A commotion; a fuss.

A nap or a short sleep.

Exhausted; very tired.

Underpants (women).

A foolish or unpleasant person. Also a doorknob.

A mischievous trick or prank; a fun activity.

To run away quickly.

So drunk one can barely stand or walk.

Money, especially cash.

To go crazy; to act irrationally.

To lose your temper.

Secretly; in a subtle way (e.g., "I low-key want to unfollow them").

A large, often slow or clumsy person.

An unspecified illness; a bug.

Dirty; disgusting.

Grumpy; sullen (often Northern English).

Friend.

Slightly annoyed; offended.

An ugly person.

Excellent; in perfect condition.

To bother or annoy; a fuss.

£500 (London slang, historically from Indian Rupees).

To waste time; to behave in a silly way.

A foolish or gullible person. Also a face or a type of cup.

To study diligently; to revise (similar to cram).

A foolish or incompetent person (often used affectionately or mildly).

Tacky; unfashionable; of poor taste.

To steal. Also, to arrest someone.

A slight worry or annoyance.

To tamper with or injure (e.g., a racehorse); to prevent someone from winning.

Food or a meal (informal).

A foolish, stupid, or ineffectual person.

Mad; crazy.

Perfectly styled or executed; flawless.

Trying to find a romantic or sexual partner, typically in a casual setting.

Very drunk or under the influence of drugs; incoherent.

A fight or brawl.

Rubbish; very bad.

Slightly hungry.

Permanent records or personal files, often in a school context.

Nonsense; trivial talk.

A derogatory term for a traveler or Gypsy. Offensive.

A foolish or stupid person.

A pint of beer (or milk).

Drunk; intoxicated (note: in US, this means "angry").

A common or unsophisticated person (often derogatory).

£25 (Cockney rhyming slang origin, historical).

To use the toilet (euphemism, usually for women).

A foolish or stupid person; an idiot.

Really; very; genuine.

To successfully pick up someone; to get someone to come home with you.

One British Pound (£1).

Talking at length in a confused or inconsequential way.

Disgusting; smelly; of poor quality.

Ready money; cash in hand.

Exams that students take again after failing them previously.

The act of reviewing previously learned material before an exam.

Nonsense; something of poor quality.

A sandwich (informal).

Money.

A tedious or difficult journey.

A type of baked good (pronounced to rhyme with "gone" or "cone" depending on region).

Food; a meal (especially common in military or northern UK slang).

Delicious; very tasty.

To have sex with someone (vulgar, highly informal).

Chaotic; disorganized; a complete mess.

Bad-tempered; irritable.

Someone who is overly submissive or desperate for another persons attention online, especially in a romantic context.

A hard punch or blow (boxing slang).

Broke; having no money.

To avoid work or school; to play truant.

A bald man.

Very drunk.

To have a great time; a success.

Excellent; wonderful.

To kiss passionately.

In a difficult or impossible situation (from snooker).

Something very boring (e.g., a boring lecture).

Arranged; dealt with; in good order.

Something that prevents a plan or process from succeeding.

Unconscious; asleep.

Exactly right; perfect.

A soldier in the British Army.

Something excellent or impressive (can be used for a large erection).

Honest; truthful. Also, truly/really.

A bad mood; a tantrum.

Advantages and disadvantages that balance each other out.

A bill, especially in a pub or restaurant.

Being particularly annoying, surprising, or outrageous.

Making fun of someone; teasing.

Dinner or evening meal (Northern English).

A ten-pound note (£10).

To have a tantrum; to get very angry or upset.

Everything is fine and going well.

Of no value or importance whatsoever.

A small person.

An unpleasant or contemptible person.

A rich, upper-class person (often derogatory).

Nonsense; rubbish.

An obnoxious or contemptible person (mildly vulgar).

Said to ward off bad luck after making a boast or expressing satisfaction.

Athletic shoes; sneakers.

To post inflammatory or offensive comments online with the intention of provoking others.

Shopping cart (US English).

Very drunk.

Very drunk; intoxicated (common in northern UK).

Pants (US English).

Excessively dainty, cute, or quaint.

Very common and therefore of little value.

Pregnant.

To talk or write at length without saying anything important or interesting.

A foolish or silly person.

A contemptible or foolish person (vulgar).

A foolish or stupid person.

Well-dressed; stylish or formal.

To complain in a whining or petulant way.

Excellent; cool; impressive.

A prank or joke intended to annoy or deceive someone.

Money (often used informally).

A rude, aggressive, or violent young man.

Completely exhausted or very drunk.