Wicked – cool, amazing.
What is the British slang for cool?
– Dynamite is used for awesome and cool. Wicked too is used to convey the same meaning. – Ace is a British slang term meaning excellent.
What are some London slang words?
50 Must-Know British Slang Words and Phrases
- Bloke. “Bloke” would be the American English equivalent of “dude.” It means a “man.”
- Lad. In the same vein as “bloke,” “lad” is used, however, for boys and younger men.
- Bonkers.
- Daft.
- To leg it.
- Trollied / Plastered.
- Quid.
- Dodgy.
What is Roadman slang?
Roadman: Roadman comes from the 21st century slang word, describing a boy (normally at a teenage age) as someone who thoroughly knows the ins and outs of his area, and the people in the area – he will also be involved in popular events such as trapping, driving (cruising), parties etc. -Urban Dictionary.
Do British use awesome?
According to a study by Lancaster University and Cambridge University Press, Britain has all but abandoned the former adjective in favour of the latter. Early evidence from their project, the Spoken British National Corpus 2014, shows that “awesome” now turns up in conversation 72 times per million words.
What can I say instead of cool?
General
- Dope – Cool or awesome.
- GOAT – “Greatest of All Time”
- Gucci – Good, cool, or going well.
- Lit – Amazing, cool, or exciting.
- OMG – An abbreviation for “Oh my gosh” or “Oh my God”
- Salty – Bitter, angry, agitated.
- Sic/Sick – Cool or sweet.
- Snatched – Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new “on fleek”
What are other ways to say cool?
41 Alternatives to the Word ‘Cool’
- Astonishing.
- Bewitching.
- Brilliant.
- Captivating.
- Charming.
- Copacetic.
- Delightful.
- Dashing.
Why do Brits say bruv?
‘Bruv’ – it’s a shortened version of brother. Note the spelling B-R-U-V. Often, in informal writing such as song lyrics and text messages, the spelling of words is shortened. In this case, U-V replaces O-T-H.
Why do British say cheeky?
Cheeky. Brits are famous for their sense of humour, and we like to take life a little less seriously than other nations do. We take pleasure in being playful, so we often use the word “cheeky” to describe small, fun, frivolous activities that make us smile.
What is a Bunda?
noun. bum [noun] (British) the buttocks. butt [noun] (slang) a person’s bottom.
What is a Peng boy?
Means ‘fit’ or ‘hot’ or ‘good-looking’. Can also be used to describe something you like, like food, clothing,etc. Also used to describe high grade weed (cannabis), “That boy is well peng.” “This pizza is so nice, it tastes peng.” “Your t-shirt is peng” “That’s some peng weed” Submitted By: hmpeng1 – 11/09/2012.
What does OPS slang mean?
Amongst gang members, OPS is a slang term used with the meaning “Opposition” to refer to members of rival gangs. (In this context, OPS is more commonly typed as OPPS.)
What does Peng mean in UK?
very beautiful or attractive
UK slang. uk/peŋ/ us. /peŋ/ very beautiful or attractive: I saw a girl – she was peng.
How are you in UK slang?
Starter slang
‘Hiya’ or ‘Hey up’ – these informal greetings both mean ‘hello’ and are especially popular in the north of England. ‘What about ye?’ is popular in Northern Ireland and is another way of saying ‘How are you?’ ‘Howay’ is popular in the north east of England and means ‘let’s go’ or ‘come on’.
How do you say happy in British slang?
9. Chuffed. When you’re really happy or proud of something, the perfect word in British slang to describe your emotions is chuffed.
Is awesome a slang word?
The oldest meaning of awesome is of “something which inspires awe”, but the word is now also a common slang expression.
What means YEET?
“to throw
Yeet is a slang word that functions broadly with the meaning “to throw,” but is especially used to emphasize forcefulness and a lack of concern for the thing being thrown. (You don’t yeet something if you’re worried that it might break.)
When did cool become slang?
1933
Slang use of cool for “fashionable” is by 1933, originally African-American vernacular; its modern use as a general term of approval is from the late 1940s, probably via bop talk and originally in reference to a style of jazz; the word is said to have been popularized in jazz circles by tenor saxophonist Lester Young (
What’s the new word for swag?
Swag Synonyms – WordHippo Thesaurus.
What is another word for swag?
| loot | booty |
|---|---|
| pillage | spoil |
| haul | boodle |
| graft | contraband |
| ill-gotten gains | prize |
Is Lit still cool?
Still, as the term changed in meaning to indicate that something is exciting, fresh or worthwhile, as when used in a phrase like “Come on down to the party, it’s lit!” usage propelled the term up our list in 2017 to first place where it remained for three solid years until early 2019.
What does innit mean in London?
Isn’t it?
‘Innit? ‘ is a contraction of the tag question ‘Isn’t it? ‘ and people use it to prompt a response from the listener. So if someone says ‘Nice weather, innit? ‘, they are expecting you to agree and say ‘Yes’.
