British slang for a silly or foolish person, from the old insult used for someone who is useless.

Scottish and British slang for a foolish or clueless person, a fairly gentle insult.

British slang insult for a foolish or silly person, usually said in a light-hearted way.

British slang for feeling a little bit hungry and wanting a snack.

Yorkshire and Northern English slang for nothing.

Northern and Midlands British slang for pestering, fussing or bothering someone.

British slang for completely ordinary, basic and nothing special.

British slang for a friendly, relaxed chat.

British slang for loud, mouthy or cheeky in the way someone talks.

British slang for dodging work or school when you should be there.

British slang for a drink, usually an alcoholic one.

British slang for sulky, moody or grumpy, especially in a childish way.

British slang for clueless, dim or lacking common sense.

British slang for loud, rowdy and showy, usually after a few drinks.

British slang for a nap or sleep, as in having a kip.

British slang for tacky, uncool or tasteless.

British slang for being utterly astonished, so shocked you are lost for words.

A classic British exclamation of surprise, short for the old oath God blind me.

A British phrase meaning job done, used to finish off a set of simple instructions.

British slang for fancy, expensive or upper-class, often said with a teasing tone.

British slang for crazy, wildly silly or completely over the top.

British slang for playful, teasing back-and-forth between friends.

British slang for being completely broke, usually just before payday.

Pop culture slang for confident, messy, unapologetic party energy, made famous by Charli XCX’s 2024 album and brat summer.

Pop culture slang for a current phase of your life, defined by a mood, look or obsession, boosted by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.