Slang USED On Occasion BY Young People
Bussin describes “this is hitting the spot” type of feeling
"This meal is bussin"
"Describes something really good, usually related to food"
Submitted May 2021 by anacaipires
Slang USED On Occasion BY Young People
Bussin describes “this is hitting the spot” type of feeling
"This meal is bussin"
"Describes something really good, usually related to food"
Submitted May 2021 by anacaipires
Expression USED On Occasion BY Some People
This is an informal, joking way of saying "what's up" or "how are you?". It's a way to ask what's happening in your life or in the situation, as if something in your life or the situation is "crackalacking". Crackalacking is a fake verb, and usually pronounced with a funny accent and with an -in ending instead of -ing. The term is never used seriously.
"What's crackalackin'?" "Haha not much."
Submitted May 2021 by anonymous
Name USED On Occasion BY Young People
A nickname for someone (typically a male) you either do or don’t know. Endearing, but can also be sarcastic in a confrontational setting. Can be used instead of bro, man, or chief.
“Hey bossman, you need another beer?” “Nah, I’m chillin’.”
“Excuse me, would you like another beer?” “No, I have had enough for now but thanks for asking.”
Submitted May 2021 by anonymous
Idiom USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
To express that doing something is not a problem, not troublesome or difficult. Alt: that the behavior or actions of someone else do not effect or bother you.
“Are you able to come by my house after work?” “Yeah, no sweat” Alt- “well, it is your decision- no sweat off my back”
Submitted May 2021 by anonymous
Slang USED In the past BY A few people
It is a 1920’s slang term to call your friends an idiot in a joking way, or someone who you don’t particularly like insultingly.
"Ah John is a ritzy nitwit. "
Submitted May 2021 by anonymous
Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
A very shortened version of "What's going on?", used in the way of asking someone what they're up to or how they are.
"Hey Gaz, scarnon mate? Been busy?"
"Hello Gary, what's going on? Have you been busy?"
Expression USED On Occasion BY Millenials
It’s been a while, it’s been a long time, it has not happened recently
"It’s been a minute since I’ve seen my coworkers in person. The office has been closed for over a year. "
English
English speaking countries
put the cat amongst the pigeons
Expression USED Frequently BY Most People
Means to cause trouble or upset someone, create social carnage in the same way a cat would behave almost some birds.
"... And then he really put the cat amongst the pigeons when he told her what he thought of her..."
Submitted April 2021 by jmcc
English
| Yorkshire
Yorkshire ,
United Kingdom
Slang USED Very frequently BY Yorkshire folk
(Thanks) • A slang word for Thanks derived from the Danish language's influence on the English language.
Person One: I will give you a ride to the post office. Person Two: Ta
Person One: I will give you a ride to the post office. Person Two: Thanks.
Submitted April 2021 by richienglish
Expression USED On Occasion BY people on the internet
(n.) • A milkshake duck describes the phenomena on the internet for a viral story to appear wholesome, only to be ruined later by the backstory of the person or thing featured in the story. It is based on a tweet by @pixelatedboat that says "The whole internet loves Milkshake Duck, a lovely duck that drinks milkshakes! *5 seconds later* We regret to inform you the duck is racist".
"Did you see the video of the guy on zoom with the filter saying he was not a cat?" "I did! So funny. Too bad it turned out to be a milkshake duck."
English
| Northern UK (Yorkshire, Lancashire)
North of England,
United Kingdom
Expression USED On Occasion BY People from the North of England
(put the wood in the hole) • If somebody enters a room and neglects to close the door, this is what you say to them (Translation: “Put the wood in the hole”). It is mainly used by great uncles, but the expression appears to be in less frequent usage than it once was.
"Ey up, lad! It's monkeys outside. Were tha born in a barn? Put wood int' 'ole, will ya?"
"Hey, boy! It's cold outside. Were you born in a barn? Put the wood in the hole, will you?"
Submitted March 2021 by anonymous
Expression USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
Used when someone mistakes which direction is being referred to, such as your right side when asked for something on your left side.
“Hey, could you grab that bag on your left? Uh, no, your other left.”
Submitted February 2021 by anonymous
Slang USED Very frequently BY People Under 50
An adjective, used to describe someone you find attractive, good looking or sexy.
"What did you think of Daniel?" "He's a bit boring but so fit"
Submitted February 2021 by anonymous
Slang USED On Occasion BY People Over 30
(evil) • Another word for cool, awesome, great, amazing or fun
"What did you think of the rollercoaster?" "It was wicked!"
"What did you think of the rollercoaster?" "It was great!"
Interjection USED In the past BY Those from the east end of london
A response to an outrageous statement, usually; it isn't asking for the other person to provide help or assistance (the literal translation), but stating that they can oblige by not believing or repeating what they have just said.
"You think the Government will pay every nurse and doctor an extra £10,000 free of tax? Do me a favour! Of course they won't!"
Submitted January 2021 by anonymous
English
English speaking countries
Neologism USED On Rare Occasion BY women
When a field of interest of women is taken over by men, subsequently pushing out the women who were previously there.
"Computer science used to be filled with women until men came in and mentrified the field."
English
| Bristolian
Bristol,
United Kingdom
Standard Phrase USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
A greeting to express thanks to a bus driver when getting of the bus
"Cheers drive! Have a good day!"
English
| Ulster Scots and Irish English
Ireland and Northern Ireland,
Ireland
Slang USED Frequently BY Most People
(idiot) • It simply means 'idiot'.
"Stop that, you will burn yourself, eejit!"
Submitted January 2021 by anonymous
to get one’s head around something
Expression USED Frequently BY Almost Everyone
To understand or grasp the concept of something
“Honestly, I can’t get my head around it”
Submitted January 2021 by anonymous
Expression USED On Very Rare Occasion BY women
The kind of underwear women are supposed to wear, just in case you end up in a car crash.
"I don't want to show you my underwear, cos obviously I haven't got my car crash underwear on."
Submitted January 2021 by amarens
