British Youth Jargon Language
British youth jargon language is a unique and ever-evolving form of communication used by young people in the United Kingdom. It is a combination of slang, colloquialisms, and invented words that is constantly changing and adapting to reflect the latest trends and interests of young people.
British youth jargon language can be difficult for outsiders to understand, but it is an important part of youth culture in the UK. It is a way for young people to express themselves and to connect with each other. It can also be a way to show off their knowledge of the latest trends and to show that they are part of the in-crowd.
Some Common British Youth Jargon Words and Phrases
- Bants – banter, playful teasing or joking
- Beaut – beautiful, excellent
- Blag – to bluff or deceive
- Boss – great, excellent
- Buzzing – excited, lively
- Cheeky – impertinent, disrespectful
- Chinwag – a chat or conversation
- Crust – money
- Fag – a cigarette
- Fit – attractive
- Gaff – home
- Gobsmacked – shocked or amazed
- Gutted – disappointed
- Heavy – serious or intense
- Leg it – to run away
- Minging – disgusting or unpleasant
- Mush – nonsense
- Nark – an informer
- Naff – unfashionable or uncool
- Nick – to steal
- Off one’s trolley – crazy
- On the pull – looking for a romantic partner
- Peng – attractive
- Proper – very or extremely
- Randy – horny
- Roadman – a young man who hangs around on the streets
- Safe – good or cool
- Sarky – sarcastic
- Scallies – hooligans or troublemakers
- Scran – food
- Shag – to have sex
- Skint – broke or penniless
- Slag – a promiscuous woman
- Smashing – great or excellent
- Sorted – organised or prepared
- Spliff – a marijuana cigarette
- Swag – stylish or fashionable clothes
- Sweet – good or nice
- Trolleyed – drunk
- Ugly – unattractive
- Wag – the wife or girlfriend of a footballer
- Wicked – great or excellent
- YOLO – you only live once