English Manchester, United Kingdom

ginnel

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

chuffed

Word USED Frequently BY Some People

(adj.) • Used to express satisfaction and happiness.

"I'm chuffed with my new trainers".

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English United Kingdom

cool

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.”

English United Kingdom

chockablock

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."

Confirmed by 10 people

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English United Kingdom

alright?

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?"

Confirmed by 7 people

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English Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Ay up Duck

Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY Potters

A way to say hello. An informal greeting.

"Ay up Duck, how are ya?"

Confirmed by 4 people

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English United Kingdom

squire

Name USED In the past BY Friends

(n.) • Form of address between close (male) friends.

"How you doing, squire?"

Confirmed by 3 people

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English United Kingdom

fat scrap

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."

Confirmed by 5 people

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English United Kingdom

curtain twitcher

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."

English United Kingdom

to have your head screwed on

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."

English Essex, United Kingdom

mugged off

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

bun

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!"

English United Kingdom

spend a penny

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."

English United Kingdom

skive

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."

English United Kingdom

quid

Slang USED Frequently BY Some People

(n.) • The British pound.

"Can you lend me two quid for some chewing gum?"

English United Kingdom

leg it

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

baccy

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

How do?

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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English United Kingdom

bagsy

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."

English United Kingdom

punching

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!"