British slang is super rich and colorful, but here are some of the most common and widely used British slang words you’ll hear all the time across the UK 🇬🇧:
🇬🇧 Most Common British Slang:
| Slang | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Cheers | Thanks / goodbye | “Cheers for that!” |
| Mate | Friend / buddy | “Alright, mate?” |
| Gutted | Very disappointed | “I was gutted when they lost.” |
| Knackered | Exhausted / very tired | “I’m absolutely knackered.” |
| Chuffed | Pleased / proud | “She was chuffed with her results.” |
| Banter (Bants) | Friendly joking / teasing | “Just a bit of banter!” |
| Dodgy | Suspicious / unsafe / not quite right | “That kebab looks dodgy.” |
| Loo | Bathroom / toilet | “Where’s the loo?” |
| Skint | Broke / no money | “Can’t go out, I’m skint.” |
| Bloody | Intensifier (mild swear) | “That’s bloody brilliant!” |
| Fancy | To like / be interested in | “Do you fancy a pint?” |
| Rubbish | Trash (or nonsense) | “That film was rubbish.” |
| Wicked | Awesome / great | “That gig was wicked!” |