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  • Break a Leg - What does "Break a Leg" mean in British Slang?

    December 7, 2022 · 3 min

    One of my friends is a musician and he is performing at his first concert tomorrow! This morning I saw him for a coffee and said: Looking at me with confusion and fear he repeated: Break a leg? Why on earth would I want that You may be as…

  • Ish - What does "Ish" mean in British Slang?

    May 9, 2022 · 3 min

    After a long day at work my partner always asks how I am feeling. I usually reply with one of the two: hungry-ish or tired-ish.So what does this 'ish’' mean? Do I need to eat or go to bed? Ish spelt I-S-H is an informal suffix used to…

  • Mug - What does "Mug" mean in British Slang?

    May 2, 2022 · 4 min

    Our slang word of the week is mug spelt M-U-G. This is a tricky word due to its vast range of meanings within both slang and formal English. Now our first and formal meaning of mug is a noun meaning a vessel for hot drinks. - Every…

  • FOMO & JOMO - What does "FOMO" and "JOMO" mean in British Slang?

    November 14, 2020 · 3 min

    Have you ever suffered from FOMO or JOMO? If you've no idea what I'm talking about, then it could be argued that you're in fact already a victim of them without knowing! So FOMO, F-O-M-O what is it? This relatively new acronym stands for…

  • Salty - What does "Salty" mean in British slang?

    June 8, 2020 · 3 min

    (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:28) Literal vs. Slang Meaning of "Salty" (00:01:38) Origin & Examples of "Salty" (00:02:44) Closing So you have planned three holidays, booked time off work and are totally ready to lay on a beach sipping…

  • Sick - What does "Sick" mean in British slang?

    June 1, 2020 · 3 min

    My friend Kelly used to work at an Italian Pizzeria in Canterbury. She worked with many Italian chefs and would compliment them on the daily pasta specials looking ‘sick’. Their response was usually one of embarrassment or anger, thinking…

  • A Few Sandwiches Short of a Picnic - What does "A Few Sandwiches Short of a Picnic" mean in British slang?

    May 25, 2020 · 3 min

    Today we will be exploring idiomatic phrases that I would say are rare gems of slang. Before we start, I want to give you some context. You and your friend have decided to go for a day at the beach, you have been planning this trip for a…

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An exploration of British slang for English learners, native speakers and anyone in between. Giving you a chance to hear, understand the origins and meanings of new slang and to use it immediately! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-slang-podcast-learn-british-english-now--4117941/support.