British Youth Jargon Language
British youth jargon language is a unique and ever-evolving dialect spoken by young people in the United Kingdom. It is a mix of slang, colloquialisms, and abbreviations that can be difficult for outsiders to understand. However, for those who are in the know, it is a way of expressing themselves and connecting with their peers.
There are many different words and phrases that are used in British youth jargon language. Some of the most common include:
Slang Words
- Bants – banter, playful teasing
- Beaut – beautiful
- Bob on – excellent
- Butty – friend
- Cheeky – impertinent, disrespectful
- Chinwag – chat
- Dodgy – suspicious, untrustworthy
- Fag – cigarette
- Fit – attractive
- Gaffer – boss
- Gutted – disappointed
- Haggle – argue, bargain
- Knackered – exhausted
- Leg it – run away
- Minging – disgusting
- Naff – unfashionable, uncool
- Nosh – food
- Off one’s trolley – crazy
- On the pull – looking for a romantic partner
- Pukka – excellent
- Quid – pound sterling
- Randy – horny
- Ripper – excellent
- Sarky – sarcastic
- Scribble – write
- Skint – broke
- Sloshed – drunk
- Smashing – excellent
- Spiffing – excellent
- Stunning – beautiful
- Telly – television
- Toff – wealthy, privileged person
- Wag – wife or girlfriend of a footballer
- Yapper – mouth
Colloquialisms
- Are you having a laugh? – Are you joking?
- Can’t be arsed – Can’t be bothered
- Cheers – Thank you
- Chin up – Be cheerful
- Give us a bell – Call me
- Have a butcher’s – Have a look
- I’m all over it – I’ll take care of it
- It’s all gone Pete Tong – It’s all gone wrong
- Keep your hair on – Calm down
- No worries – Don’t worry
- Off you pop