Dench

Dench (adjective / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Well dench, Dench ting, Denches)

Definition:

Dench is UK slang for something excellent, impressive or great. It is also used for a person who is strong, muscular or very good looking, so it sits close to “hench” and “peng”.

Where Dench Comes From:

Dench comes from London youth slang and became popular in the early 2010s. Its exact origin is unclear, but it is usually linked to “hench” and to the idea of something being dense and solid. It spread beyond London through rap, social media and school playgrounds.

How People Actually Use Dench:

It is a general word of approval. People call a meal, a trainer drop, a goal or a plan “dench”, and they also use it to compliment a well-built or attractive person. It is mostly used by teenagers and people in their twenties, and it can sound dated to the youngest slang users.

Is Dench Rude?

No. It is positive and casual. Calling someone’s body or looks dench is a compliment, though as always it depends on who says it and how.

Examples in the Wild:

• “That burger was dench.”

  Meaning: That burger was excellent.

• “Your new trainers are well dench.”

  Meaning: Your new trainers look really good.

• “He’s been in the gym all summer, he’s dench now.”

  Meaning: He has built a lot of muscle and looks strong.

Similar Slang:

Hench, Peng, Buff, Wicked, Sick

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