Bloke - What does "Bloke" mean in British slang?
While telling my Italian friends about my good friend Ollie from Glasgow I said "he is a good bloke". Bloke? what nationality is that? No it...
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The Slang Podcast - Learn British English Now
An exploration of British slang for English learners, native speakers and anyone in between. Giving you a chance to hear, understand the origins and meanings of new slang and to use it immed...
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20 of 35 episodesNick - What does "Nick" mean in British slang?
I was telling my class about my close friend from England who called me yesterday. She was very upset because her coat got nicked on the sub...
Christmas Slang Special - Christmas food (Figgy Pudding, Mince Pies, Pigs in Blankets)
Today we will be exploring our third, Christmas topic, my favourite, Christmas food. So let’s get started... Many countries have their own s...
Christmas Slang Special - Christmas traditions (Queen's Speech, Crackers, Pantomime)
We all have our own special way of celebrating Christmas, whether its spending all day socialising with friends or simply curling up by the...
Christmas Slang Special - What is the meaning of Yule, Xmas and Chrimbo?
For the next two weeks every episode is dedicated to British Christmas slang.Today we will be starting with different words for the winter s...
Christmas Slang Special - Days and Celebrations (Boxing Day, Hogmanay, Twelfth Night)
Hello and welcome back to a very special episode of Slang with me Louisa May Adams. This show will give you the chance to hear, understand t...
Break a Leg - What does "Break a Leg" mean in British Slang?
One of my friends is a musician and he is performing at his first concert tomorrow! This morning I saw him for a coffee and said: Looking at...
Ish - What does "Ish" mean in British Slang?
After a long day at work my partner always asks how I am feeling. I usually reply with one of the two: hungry-ish or tired-ish. So what does...
Mug - What does "Mug" mean in British Slang?
Our slang word of the week is mug spelt M-U-G. This is a tricky word due to its vast range of meanings within both slang and formal English....
FOMO & JOMO - What does "FOMO" and "JOMO" mean in British Slang?
Have you ever suffered from FOMO or JOMO? If you've no idea what I'm talking about, then it could be argued that you're in fact already a vi...
Salty - What does "Salty" mean in British slang?
(00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:28) Literal vs. Slang Meaning of "Salty" (00:01:38) Origin & Examples of "Salty" (00:02:44) Closing So you ha...
Sick - What does "Sick" mean in British slang?
My friend Kelly used to work at an Italian Pizzeria in Canterbury. She worked with many Italian chefs and would compliment them on the daily...
A Few Sandwiches Short of a Picnic - What does "A Few Sandwiches Short of a Picnic" mean in British slang?
Today we will be exploring idiomatic phrases that I would say are rare gems of slang. Before we start, I want to give you some context. You...
Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt - What does "Bob's Your Uncle" and "Fanny’s your aunt" mean in British slang?
Things don’t seem easy these days, whether you're setting up an online bank account, learning how to work i-teach platform to teach your stu...
Beat - What does "Beat" mean in British slang?
As I have been trapped inside for a while now, I have been "face timing" many of my close friends who are far away, as I am sure you have al...
Shook - What does "Shook" mean in British slang?
Before we get started I wanted to say a few words about the current global situation. In desperate times we feel panicked and scared for man...
Chum - What does "Chum" mean in British slang?
This weekend I have been lazy, I have gone shopping, tidied my flat and spent some time with my chum... Louisa what are you talking about no...
Money Slang Special - What's the meaning of Pony and Monkey in British Slang?
You are listening to our fourth and final episode specialising on slang and money! Ok on to our next slang term for money… a pony. I can hea...
Money Slang Special - What's the meaning of Fiver, Tenner and Bluey in British Slang?
You are listening to our third episode specialising on slang and money! Today we are starting by looking at the most common and widely used...
Money Slang Special - What's the meaning of Pound, Quid, Nicker and Squid in British Slang?
In our most recent episodes we are discussing slang words for money! Something key when travelling to a different country or even speaking a...