Slang from UK

Excellent; very good.

Excellent; brilliant; the best.

Leave it / stop it / forget about it

Hello; how are you?

An argument; a dispute.

A dispute or heated argument.

Thirteen of something.

Abandoned house used for trapping or chilling

An old, worn-out car that is usually unreliable.

An excellent song, especially one that is loud and suitable for dancing.

Sausages.

Good-natured, playful conversation or teasing, often happening in group chats or online comment sections.

Good-natured teasing or playful conversation (can be part of flirting).

Crazy; foolish.

Exhausted after an intense workout; pushed to the limit (or defeated soundly in a sport).

Serious conflict or feud

Often used to refer to a spouse or partner, emphasizing deep friendship and trust.

An alcoholic drink.

Someone or something very ordinary or plain.

Miscellaneous items or tasks.

Extremely drunk; intoxicated.

To get something by clever talk or improvisation, often without proper preparation (e.g., to blag an essay).

Britain or England (often used affectionately).

An exclamation of surprise or alarm.

An outstanding performance or achievement.

A man.

To ignore or cancel an appointment with someone.

Basic; standard; unexceptional.

Nonsense; rubbish. Can also be an expletive.

Extremely lazy.

To cry noisily.

To leave quickly.

A cup of tea (or coffee).

Light-skinned black or mixed-race girl

Brother / mate (can be affectionate or aggressive)

Free; without payment.

Severely stressed or exhausted, often due to overwork.

To play music or perform in a public place for money.

Extremely peng girls (plural of leng)

Strong, muscular, and typically masculine in appearance or behaviour (often for women).

A sandwich (e.g., bacon butty).

Very excited; thrilled.

Go away; leave.

Clumsy; awkward.

To ask for or obtain (something to which one is not strictly entitled) without paying for it.

Drunk; intoxicated.

Certified; genuine or truly excellent.

A young person of a type characterized by brash or loutish behavior and the wearing of flashy branded clothing.

Thank you; goodbye; a toast.

Annoyed; fed up.

Stabbed (knife = chef)

Stab / knife attack

Act of stabbing someone

A fish and chip shop; a place that sells fish and chips.

To urge or nag someone to hurry up.

Very pleased; delighted.

Extremely pleased.

To grumble or mutter under one breath.

A noticeable mistake or blunder.

Nonsensical or foolish talk.

Very hungry (Northern English).

Clothes or belongings.

Knowledgeable; well-informed.

Nonsense; rubbish.

Nonsense; rubbish.

Nonsense; rubbish; something untrue or ridiculous.

An elderly person (humorous, sometimes offensive).

A difficult or awkward person.

Suffered a heavy loss or injury.

A heavy stick or bar used as a weapon.

A public housing apartment owned and managed by the local government council.

Crazy; insane.

Excellent; very good.

To study intensively in a short period, especially before an exam.

Ones home or apartment (informal, imported from US slang but widely used).

Something that is good in parts but bad as a whole.

Indian or South Asian-style food, often ordered as a takeaway.

Silly; foolish.

Silly; stupid; foolish.

Neat and trim in dress and appearance (typically for a man).

The police (derogatory).

A silly or foolish person.

Stabbed or ran away quickly

Direct Message; to send a private message to someone on social media.

Something very easy.

Suspicious; unreliable; of poor quality.

Excellent; the best (crude, but often used positively).

A thick, often waterproof jacket, typically worn by manual labourers.

A very long time.

Go away; get lost.

General term for money; cash.

Extremely drunk.

Finished / done / exhausted

To eavesdrop; to listen in on a conversation.

Very easy.

Small, finger-shaped pastries with cream filling.

Used to indicate that something is definite and not open for discussion.

A large area of land containing housing built by a local authority or private developer (often refers to public housing).

To waste time; unnecessary effort.

Close friend / family-like

To be attracted to someone; to like someone romantically.

To waste time; to behave in a silly way.

Feeling sick, hungover, or generally unwell.

A man; a guy.

A small lie.

Attractive; good-looking (often used for people).

An outfit; a person’s look or attire (short for "outfit").

A five-pound note (£5).

Nonsensical or evasive talk.

To show off or boast about something online (often related to wealth or success).

To sell something, often quickly or cheaply.

A stroke of luck; an accidental good result.

A small bet or gamble.

Drugs (usually cocaine or weed)

Football (soccer).

Full of energy; lively.

Muscle growth; noticeable progress in strength or physique (short for "muscle gains").

A quick look.

Of poor quality; rubbish.

To start doing something with enthusiasm; to eat heartily.

To take revenge.

A poor, run-down, or disadvantaged urban area (often used informally and sometimes controversially).

To suddenly end a relationship by cutting off all communication without explanation (universal, but very common).

Mouth. Can also mean to spit.

Loud-mouthed; prone to rude or offensive speech.

A person who talks foolishly or excessively (vulgar).

Astonished; utterly amazed.

In a committed, exclusive relationship.

To go wrong; to fail.

Lacking intelligence; stupid.

A fashion trend focused on wearing outdoor and hiking-inspired clothing in an urban setting.

Hard work.

One thousand pounds (£1,000). Also used in US.

To inform on someone; an informer.

A cheap, informal cafe, especially one serving fried food.

Unpleasant; dirty; unattractive.

Extremely disappointed (often after bad exam results).

Group of girls / the girls

A person who spends a large amount of time at the gym; someone obsessed with fitness.

Slightly drunk.

Very drunk; intoxicated.

To have a chat.

To have a bad time or a difficult experience.

A push or pull; also, to dismiss someone from a job.

A tall modern building, typically residential.

A nose.

A disorganized or chaotic person or situation.

Isnt it? (used for emphasis or seeking agreement).

In a remote, rural area.

To resolve problems or difficulties.

Lucky.

A very short time.

Dishonest or deceitful behavior.

Driving a stolen vehicle recklessly for pleasure.

A common takeaway dish, usually meat cooked on a skewer or döner style.

A commotion; a fuss.

A cheap or dirty place to live; a doss-house.

A nap or a short sleep.

Sports equipment or uniform/clothing.

Exhausted; very tired.

Exhausted; very tired.

Underpants (women).

A foolish or unpleasant person. Also a doorknob.

A mischievous trick or prank; a fun activity.

Running away quickly or running very fast during a sport or drill.

To run away quickly.

So drunk one can barely stand or walk.

Extremely attractive / better version of peng

Money, especially cash.

To go crazy; to act irrationally.

To lose your temper.

Overly affectionate; deeply in love.

Excessively sentimental or affectionate.

Secretly; in a subtle way (e.g., "I low-key want to unfollow them").

A large, often slow or clumsy person.

An unspecified illness; a bug.

Crazy situation or thing

Group of guys / the boys

Dirty; disgusting.

Grumpy; sullen (often Northern English).

Friend.

Slightly annoyed; offended.

An ugly person.

Excellent; top quality (e.g., "that album is mint").

Excellent; in perfect condition.

Very rich; having a lot of money.

To bother or annoy; a fuss.

£500 (London slang, historically from Indian Rupees).

To waste time; to behave in a silly way.

A foolish or gullible person. Also a face or a type of cup.

To study diligently; to revise (similar to cram).

A foolish or incompetent person (often used affectionately or mildly).

Motorway (highway).

My friend / sarcastic "mate"

Tacky; unfashionable; of poor taste.

To steal. Also, to arrest someone.

A slight worry or annoyance.

Crackhead / drug addict

To tamper with or injure (e.g., a racehorse); to prevent someone from winning.

Food or a meal (informal).

A foolish, stupid, or ineffectual person.

Mad; crazy.

Perfectly styled or executed; flawless.

Trying to find a romantic or sexual partner, typically in a casual setting.

Opponent / enemy (from opposing postcode or gang)

Plural of opp – enemies

One's highly committed, long-term romantic partner (spouse, long-term boyfriend/girlfriend).

Very drunk or under the influence of drugs; incoherent.

A fight or brawl.

Fake person / traitor / snitch

Rubbish; very bad.

Unfortunate / embarrassing / bad situation

Slightly hungry.

Attractive, cool, or excellent (can be applied to an artist or album).

Very attractive (usually a girl)

Permanent records or personal files, often in a school context.

Nonsense; trivial talk.

A derogatory term for a traveler or Gypsy. Offensive.

A foolish or stupid person.

A pint of beer (or milk).

Drunk; intoxicated (note: in US, this means "angry").

A common or unsophisticated person (often derogatory).

£25 (Cockney rhyming slang origin, historical).

To use the toilet (euphemism, usually for women).

A foolish or stupid person; an idiot.

Really; very; genuine.

A truly great song or piece of music.

To successfully pick up someone; to get someone to come home with you.

One British Pound (£1).

Talking at length in a confused or inconsequential way.

Disgusting; smelly; of poor quality.

Ready money; cash in hand.

Exams that students take again after failing them previously.

The act of reviewing previously learned material before an exam.

Nonsense; something of poor quality.

Cool / alright / thanks

A sandwich (informal).

Satellite navigation system (GPS).

Money.

A tedious or difficult journey.

A type of baked good (pronounced to rhyme with "gone" or "cone" depending on region).

Food; a meal.

Food; a meal (especially common in military or northern UK slang).

Delicious; very tasty.

To have sex with someone (vulgar, highly informal).

Chaotic; disorganized; a complete mess.

Bad-tempered; irritable.

Drug dealer

Someone who is overly submissive or desperate for another persons attention online, especially in a romantic context.

A hard punch or blow (boxing slang).

Gun or violent person

Guy who carries or uses a gun

Broke; having no money.

To avoid work or school; to play truant.

A bald man.

Very drunk.

To have a great time; a success.

Excellent; wonderful; fantastic.

Excellent; wonderful.

To kiss passionately.

In a difficult or impossible situation (from snooker).

Something very boring (e.g., a boring lecture).

Arranged; dealt with; in good order.

Good, reliable, or excellent (e.g., a "sound" artist).

An idiot; a highly clumsy or foolish person.

Something that prevents a plan or process from succeeding.

Unconscious; asleep.

Extremely angry or thirsty.

Stab someone (often repeatedly)

Exactly right; perfect.

A soldier in the British Army.

Something excellent or impressive (can be used for a large erection).

Honest; truthful. Also, truly/really.

A bad mood; a tantrum.

Advantages and disadvantages that balance each other out.

A bill, especially in a pub or restaurant.

To exaggerate or make fun of (can be used to describe a long, ridiculous journey).

Being particularly annoying, surprising, or outrageous.

Making fun of someone; teasing.

Making fun of someone; mocking or teasing them.

Dinner or evening meal (Northern English).

A ten-pound note (£10).

The London Underground rail network (subway).

To have a tantrum; to get very angry or upset.

Everything is fine and going well.

Of no value or importance whatsoever.

A small person.

An unpleasant or contemptible person.

A rich, upper-class person (often derogatory).

Nonsense; rubbish.

An obnoxious or contemptible person (mildly vulgar).

Said to ward off bad luck after making a boast or expressing satisfaction.

Athletic shoes; sneakers.

Drug house / place where drugs are sold

Involved in trapping (drug dealing)

To post inflammatory or offensive comments online with the intention of provoking others.

Shopping cart (US English).

Very drunk.

Very drunk; intoxicated (common in northern UK).

Pants (US English).

Excessively dainty, cute, or quaint.

Very common and therefore of little value.

Feeling slightly sick or unwell.

Pregnant.

To talk or write at length without saying anything important or interesting.

What's going on? / Hello

A foolish or silly person.

A foolish, clumsy, or silly person; an idiot.

A contemptible or foolish person (vulgar).

Useless, worthless guy

A foolish or stupid person.

Well-dressed; stylish or formal.

Stabbing someone

To complain in a whining or petulant way.

Excellent; cool; impressive.

Girlfriend material / top-tier girl

A prank or joke intended to annoy or deceive someone.

Money (often used informally).

A rude, aggressive, or violent young man.

Young person / youth

Completely exhausted or very drunk.