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Queen’s English – Perfectly Proper English Language Pronunciation. Usually spoken by the Upper Crust of British Society.
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Posted by Hyacinth B Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009
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British Sayings – British Slang – British Words
- Cream Crackered: Cream Crackered - This is another bit of rhyming slang, which is very common in the cockney dialect. It rhymes with another bit of British slang called - "knackered". All of this simply means very tired or exhausted. Whether your knackered or cream crackered, this little British saying is a perfect retort when your friends want to drag you out on the town after a long day at work!
- Chockers: Chockers - Another lovely British Slang word that simply means full to the brim or to bursting point.
- Chuffed to Bits: Chuffed to Bits - This is another great British Slang Term. It means very pleased with or very happy about something and is very similar to another British Saying, "Pleased as Punch".
- Cock It Up: Cock It Up - Er, You've Made A Mistake.
- Having a Benny: Having a Benny - Another unusual British Saying. It simply means, "Having a tantrum" or "Throwing a fit".
- Two Finger Salute: Two Finger Salute - Insult Along The Lines Of The One Finger Salute. This hand Gesture Dates Back to 15th Century When English Bowmen in the Hundred Years War with the French. The French Threatened to Cut off the Two Arrow Shooting Fingers of the Long Bowmen After the Battle at Agincourt. However the English Won and Came Out Showing off their Two Fingers Intact to the Losing French.
- Search by Letter: The toolbar allows you to search for British words and sayings by clicking on the letters. You will find tons of different slogans and slangs when browsing. If you would like to suggest a British word or phrase you can use the Suggest a British Saying page.
- British Artwork: Now that you read all of the Funny British Words on our site. We have tshirts for sale as well as artwork. You can visit hundreds of framed pictures and posters by clicking on the banner to the left. And if you don't like it? Well Bollocks to you! Here is a British Expression definition of Bollocks. Bollocks Definition: The clear dictionary definition of this word is ‘testicles”, however the UK interpretation is a little different, meaning nonsense or rubbish. The word first comes into usage in the 13th Century where a clerical scholar in John Wycliffe’s Bible said that it was commanded that
- Keep Your Hair On!: Keep Your Hair On! - Calm Down! Such a Visual British Slang Term. You can Imagine Someone Actually Losing their Hair in a Fit of Rage. Nice!
- Zed: Zed - the letter Zee to the Americans. It's the last letter in the alphabet but probably the most popular. And even in the ABC children's' ditty we Brits rhyme Zed with Cee at the end. Works for me!
- Bonk Me Quick: Bonk Me Quick - Have A Bit Of The Other - Sex, Quick before Anyone Comes!
- Tudor Dynasty of England Clothing: The Tudor dynasty ruled England from 1485 to 1603. Their story encompasses some of the most impressive and extraordinary dealings in European history. And they remain the most celebrated and notorious of royal families. We have added an interesting line of clothing and medieval accessories from TudorDressing. From Dresses and Gowns to Swords and Armour TudorDressing has it all. They also have a great line of Renaissance Chemises and a full line of pirate attire. Renaissance costumes were unique. The Renaissance society was very mindful of fashion, and their gear was tremendous, intricate, stylish sophisticated and most importantly
- Gert Macky: Gert Macky - Gi-normous, Huge, Out of This World! This is a Bristolian specific expression that many other Brits would have never ever heard of.
- Off Your Trolley: Off Your Trolley - This British Phrase Simply Means " Mad (in the Traditional Sense and not Angry in the American Sense) or Insane or Crazy. This is One of my Favourite British Sayings and, Yes I Spellt the Word "Favourite" the English Way. It's a British Site, after all, isn't it?
- I Don't Give a Toss: I Don't Give a Toss - A great British Slang phrase that simply means, "I don't care".
