Scran

Scran (noun / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Good scran, Scran time, Scran up)

Definition:

Scran is British slang for food, especially a hearty, tasty meal. “Good scran” means good food, and “getting some scran” just means getting something to eat.

Where Scran Comes From:

Scran has been used in Britain since at least the 1700s, with roots in military and sailors’ slang and in dialect from northern England, Scotland and Ireland. It has stayed popular in the north of England and has spread across the UK through TV, football and everyday chat.

How People Actually Use Scran:

It is a friendly, casual word for a meal or snack. People talk about “grabbing some scran” after work, or praise a pub for its “proper scran”. Used as a verb in some regions, “scran” can also mean to eat quickly and greedily.

Is Scran Rude?

No. It is informal and cheerful, perfectly fine with friends and family, and in most casual settings. It would sound out of place in a formal restaurant review.

Examples in the Wild:

• “I’m starving, let’s get some scran.”

  Meaning: I am very hungry, let’s go and eat.

• “That chippy does unreal scran.”

  Meaning: That chip shop serves really good food.

• “Bring some scran for the match.”

  Meaning: Bring some food to eat at the game.

Similar Slang:

Nosh, Food, Peckish, Chippy, Sarnie

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