Wicked – cool, amazing.
What is the British slang for cool?
8. Dynamite/Wicked. Dynamite is used for awesome and cool. Wicked too is used to convey the same meaning.
What do Brits say instead of awesome?
A. Ace – is used to describe something that is awesome. A word that is popular in the north and amongst youngsters. Any road – when you hear this, the person isn’t asking you to pick a road!
What is a slang word for cool?
Dope – Cool or awesome. Extra – Over-the-top, extreme. Fit – Short for outfit. Fire – Hot, trendy, amazing, or on point (formerly “straight fire”)
Why do Brits 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.
How do you say fantastic in British?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘fantastic’: Modern IPA: fantásdɪk. Traditional IPA: fænˈtæstɪk. 3 syllables: “fan” + “TAST” + “ik”
How do you say wonderful in British?
Synonyms of ‘wonderful’ in British English
- excellent. We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
- mean (slang) She plays a mean game of tennis.
- great (informal) It’s a great film; you must see it.
- topping (British, slang)
- brilliant.
- cracking (British, informal)
- outstanding.
- smashing (informal)
What are some slang words in the UK?
20 Common British Slang Words
- Fit (adj) So, in the UK fit doesn’t just mean that you go to the gym a lot.
- Loo (noun)
- Dodgy (adj)
- Proper (adj)
- Knackered (adj)
- Quid (noun)
- Skint (noun)
- To Skive (verb) Skiver (noun)
How does Gen Z say cool?
In Gen Z slang term, “fire” means something is really amazing or cool. They also use it to express excitement or point out a new trend within their culture.
Is cool a slang expression?
Cool as a multipurpose slang word grew prevalent in the fifties and sixties, Moore argues, displacing swell and then outshowing countless other informal superlatives such as groovy, smooth, awesome, phat, sweet, just to name a few.
Do the British say 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.
How do you say it’s cold in slang?
10 Expressions To Complain About Cold Weather
- It’s cold (as ice/f*ck/…) This is the typical expression to say you’re feeling cold.
- It’s nippy. This means “uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold”.
- There’s a nip in the air.
- It’s crisp.
- It’s brass monkey weather.
- It’s chilly.
- It’s freezing (cold)
- It’s frosty.
How do you say cold in a fancy way?
synonyms for cold
- bitter.
- bleak.
- brisk.
- chilled.
- cool.
- crisp.
- frigid.
- frosty.
How do Brits say good morning?
Bore da
Bore da (bore-eh-dah) – Good Morning. Nos Da – Good Night. Diolch (dee-olch) (“ch” pronounced like gargling water) – Thank you.
What is British slang for silly?
Nitwit. An inoffensive way of describing someone a bit silly.
What is British slang happy?
Chuffed. When you’re really happy or proud of something, the perfect word in British slang to describe your emotions is chuffed.
How do you say cute in England?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘cute’: Modern IPA: kjʉ́wt. Traditional IPA: kjuːt. 1 syllable: “KYOOT”
How do you say darling in British?
‘Dear‘ is the only real addition to the standard ‘darling’ that most couples will need, with perhaps a ‘love’ and a standard ‘darling’ thrown in here and there.
How do British say handsome?
“Bev” means a “handsome man.”
Why do British say bruv?
Bruv is short for brother, as in “fellow; buddy.” It’s a familiar term typically used between male friends, close relations, or even actual brothers. Bruvver is one regional (especially Cockney) pronunciation of brother in the UK, and bruv is a shortening of that.
Why do Brits always say 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’.