English Manchester, United Kingdom
Word USED On Occasion BY Some People
(n.) • Used to describe an alley or passageway between houses.
"I walked my dog through the ginnel to get to the park."
English Manchester , United Kingdom
Word USED Frequently BY Some People
(adj.) • Used to express satisfaction and happiness.
"I'm chuffed with my new trainers".
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Slang USED Frequently BY Young People
(adj.) • You can use "cool" to react to something you like or you find interesting or great.
“He’s wearing a cool top.” “It’s a cool place.”
Word USED On Occasion BY Older Generations
(adj.) • Used to describe something that is extremely full or crowded.
"There's so much traffic, the motorways are chockablock."
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Expression USED Frequently BY People from the south
Used as an informal greeting, or way of asking how someone is.
"Alright?" "Yeah, not bad, you?"
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English Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY Potters
A way to say hello. An informal greeting.
"Ay up Duck, how are ya?"
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Name USED In the past BY Friends
(n.) • Form of address between close (male) friends.
"How you doing, squire?"
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Slang USED Frequently BY Young People
(n.) • 1) When used as a noun, it refers to a big fight or scuffle. 2) As a verb, it refers to having a fight, or the action of a fight taking place. It usually refers to a physical altercation.
1) "We had a fat scrap." 2) "I’ll scrap him later."
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Slang USED On Occasion BY Some People
(n.) • A nosy person who watches his or her neighbours, typically from a curtained window.
"That old lady is always watching us whenever we leave the house, she's a real curtain twitcher."
Standard Phrase USED On Occasion BY Some People
To think or act in a smart and sensible way.
"What do you think of the new girl?" "She's good, she's got her head screwed on."
Slang USED On Occasion BY Young People
To be played for a fool or rejected (romantically).
"Are you still dating that girl?" "Nah, I've been mugged off."
English Southern England, United Kingdom
Slang USED On Occasion BY Young People
(v.) • Used when displaying a displeasure to a certain idea or thought.
"Do you want to go to the gym later?" "Nah, bun that!"
Expression USED On Occasion BY Older Generations
Euphemism meaning "to go to the bathroom", originating from a time when public toilets charged one penny. It is used mostly by women, as men's urinals were free to use.
"I'll be back in a minute, just going to spend a penny."
Slang USED Frequently BY Some People
(v.) • To play truant, meaning to not go in to work or school when you are supposed to.
"Let's skive maths this afternoon, I haven't done the homework."
Slang USED Frequently BY Some People
(n.) • The British pound.
"Can you lend me two quid for some chewing gum?"
Slang USED Frequently BY Young People
(v.) • To run very fast.
"I forgot my keys so I legged it back to my house."
English Northern England, United Kingdom
Slang USED On Occasion BY Some People
(n.) • Shortened word for 'tobacco'.
"I'm rolling a cigarette, can I use your baccy?"
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English Northern England, United Kingdom
Standard Phrase USED On Occasion BY Some People
Greeting often used between walkers as they pass each other on a hike. It doesn't really mean anything but it an expression of friendliness that does not require an actual answer.
"How do?" "How do?"
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Slang USED Frequently BY Some People
(v.) • To claim something for yourself, reserving it so someone else can't take it.
"Bagsy front seat!" "Don't take the last slice of cake, I've bagsy'd it."
Slang USED Frequently BY Young People
(v.) • Used to indicate that someone's partner is more attractive than them, and they have done well to get them. Often used by men in a positive way to praise their friend's girlfriend.
"You're punching with her, mate, she's gorgeous!"