60 British slang words that will confuse anybody who didn't grow up in the UK. ... It derives from the Dutch "pap" and "kak," which translate as "soft" and "dung." "What a load of poppycock!" ...

Emma Watson’s American Bestie Kept a List of British Slang on Her Phone As a Translator. Emma Watson's best friend used her phone as a cheat code for understanding all of the actor's British slang.

UK Locals Translate British Slang. Posted: June 26, 2025 | Last updated: June 26, 2025. What does it mean to “faff around” and what kind of mood would someone who is “chuffed” be in?

This second theory has been disproved, however, by the slang's first documentation predating the widespread use of the phrase "by our lady." Nowadays, "bloody" is used widely — it's even used in ...

The British laguage is rich with its own unique slang, from describing something as 'ace' and relaxing with a 'cuppa', through to saying someone's 'dishy' or you're too 'skint' to go out.

The British, known for delightful digs like “tosspot,” “prat” and “plonker,” are facing a crisis of slang as TikTok turns younger generations onto more basic turns of phrase.