What is some awesome English slang i can use as not to make a fool of myself when i visit england? i'm american so....
2007-02-18 08:30:31 · 9 answers · asked by Erai 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
Bollocks
Cheers as in thank you
alright - as in hello- you alright? or sometimes just hello
Chav - you will know when you see one
Pissed - means peed or drunk.. not mad... if you are gonna say someone is mad - say pissed off.
Shag - screw/have sex
ummm idk... just be American - you will look odd and people might take offence if you use too much slang as in they will think you are taking the piss out of them..
Lolz i was looking at that site ^ ^ ^ most of them are not said lol
2007-02-18 22:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As other posters suggested, I'd avoid using English slang rather than take the chance of looking foolish. As soon as they hear the American accent, they may think you're taking the piss (making fun of) them. There are loads of regional terms and it's too easy to go wrong when you're only visiting. "Cheers" might be o.k. though (used in place of "thank you") But generally, if it doesn't come naturally, it sounds goofy.
I am an American who lived in Cornwall, England for 3 years. We spoke in slang among Cornish friends, but we well accepted in the village as one of them (even if they did like "taking the mickey" about the local "colonials").
2007-02-19 12:54:11 · answer #2 · answered by Beni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be a bit of a minefield for you. Slang is very often a regional thing, so it would vary depending upon where in the UK you were at the time. Best to avoid most slang,that way you will avoid looking a fool!
2007-02-18 16:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by jimnychris 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're American, so... don't bother. You'll look a fool for even trying. Much of English humour (and therefore slang) is lost on Americans.
2007-02-18 16:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by Geoff M 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lessons from an American living in the UK ...
"Chav / Ned" is acceptable, except when around them. They don't take to kindly to being referred to as such.
"Rubbish" is an amazing word. Use it all the time.
"Bloke" is for English people only. Don't bother.
"Cheers" can be said only when in pubs.
"Bloody 'el" is also for English people only.
"Tube" should be said, you'll sound ridiculous if you call it a 'subway', because a subway is an underground walkway.
Hope this helps. Cheers (don't worry, it's cool. I'm on wireless in a pub right now)
2007-02-20 18:42:04 · answer #5 · answered by Nathaniel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
mostly people would look at you funni if you go round tryin to fit in usin loadsa slang also depends were your goin in england as to what sort of slang to use as different words mean different thingns in different parts of england so just use ones like ta or thanks for thankyou etc and dont go round sayin sidewalk instead of path/pavement den all shud be good^^
2007-02-19 12:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by hayley m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to this website:
http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/
2007-02-18 16:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by juliEmAnia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wanker, bollocks, and so much more.
Ever thought about the slang for the other countries in the UK?
You've got Wales, Scotland, and Ireland to name 3 that you could chose.
2007-02-19 05:25:09 · answer #8 · answered by macruadhi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
walk around sayin "scally" and "chav" they are highly used words!
2007-02-19 04:41:19 · answer #9 · answered by baldy87 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋