Common British Slang Words You Need To Know

Oscar Wilde once mentioned something about America (which, of course, is talking about the US) in his short story The Canterville Ghost and it went like this: “We have really everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language." I like that Wilde statement and I always find that very interesting because what Wilde said back then is still very true today. I mean English (along with other diverse languages) is spoken in both sides of the pond, but… the English language spoken in both places has its special differences.

Okay, there are similarities in both British and American English. But their differences are crystal clear. You can see and hear their variations in spelling, accents, pronunciation, regional dialects, and most especially in slang. In this case, we are talking about British slang phrases. And believe it or not, there are plentyyy of British slang phrases that many Brits use here and there. If you’re not used to hearing these slang terms, then they might sound funny to your ears. Nevertheless, these words mean no harm, so why not get to know them, eh?