Slang
‘Colder than a witch’s tit’ and other British phrases headed for extinction

‘Colder than a witch’s tit’ and other British phrases headed for extinction

These 50 British phrases could be ready for the bin… A number of iconic British phrases are running the risk of going extinct, according to a recent poll. The UK’s aptitude for ever-evolving colloquial language is arguably one of the best things about being British, especially when trying to explain words to a confused American […]

4 years ago

North Korea warns young people against using slang from the South

North Korea warns young people against using slang from the South

Kim cracks down on foreign influence. The North Korean state-run media has instructed young people to use North Korea’s standard language and refrain from using southern slang. The BBC also reports that the Korean media also warned against its youth copying the fashions, hairstyles and music of South Korea. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQvfBMngmBG/ North Korea is famously stringent, […]

5 years ago

Slang Wars: South Wales vs Manchester

Slang Wars: South Wales vs Manchester

Everyone loves a bit of slang One of the most beautiful things about this world in which we live is that each and every single area of the earth inhabited by people has its own, uniquely distinct slang. We’ve already looked at Irish slang, as well as tried to help you learn a little bit […]

6 years ago

Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey guess British slang

Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey guess British slang

Slang varies wildly from place to place In one area of the world, a ‘big bag of cans’ means one thing and one thing only, while in another area of the world it can mean something entirely different. The word ‘scran’ will evoke a certain reaction from a person in particular areas of Britain, but […]

6 years ago