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British slang
British slang for mate or friend; common in UK internet humor and banter
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
blud means British slang for mate or friend; common in UK internet humor and banter. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"blud" means British slang for mate or friend; common in UK internet humor and banter. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
All good?; how are you? (informal greeting, literally "beauty?")
Casual way to address a group (borrowed from Twitch/streaming culture)
Fun, entertainment, or gossip; also used as a greeting like "What's the craic?" meaning...
Whats up?; Hey! (informal greeting).
Relax, take it easy (often associated with surf culture)
How is it? How are you? (common informal greeting)
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