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English-speaking nations of the former British Empire may also use this slang, but also incorporate their own slang words to reflect their different cultures. Not only is the slang used by British expats, but some of these terms are incorporated into other countries' everyday slang, such as in Australia, Canada and Ireland.
(slang) a slow person (US: slowpoke) smalls underclothing, underwear, particularly underpants smart dress formal attire snigger * silly or unkind laughter at someone or something (usually snicker in U.S.) [154] smeghead (slang) idiot; a general term of abuse, from Red Dwarf. snog
Although the term may have been used earlier in the US Navy as slang for a British sailor or a British warship, such a usage was not documented until 1918. [9] By 1925, the usage of limey in American English had been extended to mean any British person, and the term was so commonly known that it was featured in American newspaper headlines. [9]
(The young people in this article are being referred to by their initial to protect their privacy.) “It’s only said when a person is eating. But you would never call your overweight friend ...
One fat lady From the resemblance of the number 8 to an overweight woman; see also "88". 9 Brighton line [5] [6] A reference to the British railway line running from London Victoria and London Bridge to Brighton. Doctor's orders Number 9 was a laxative pill given out by army doctors in WWII. 10 (Current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom ...
Why "fat" isn't a bad word, but it can be used in a mean way. My kid called someone 'fat.' Here's how experts suggest talking to them about what that term can mean.
The term is used also against people with still good mental capabilities, merely due to their age. Sheng nu: A derogatory Chinese slang term loosely translating to "leftover women", used to describe unmarried older women.(see "Spinster" below) Silver fox: A sexually-attractive or promiscuous older person, typically a woman. (see "cougar" above)
Kieran Culkin has charmed audiences once again while discussing his love affair with British slang.During a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, the New York native embraced the quirks of ...