10 British Slang Words That Should Make Their Way Across the Pond

As a devoted American, I figured my first order of business abroad was to completely forget my own language and adopt the British slang as my own. Here are the top ten words I’ve heard ‘round the pub.

1) CringeAmerican Translation: CheesyUse it in a sentence: Did you see the flowers he got me? They are so cringe.

2) Bob’s your uncle!American Translation: Ta-da or you’ve got it! Basically use this word when you’ve figured something out.Use it in a sentence: Katy Perry tried to steal Taylor Swift’s dancers. Taylor Swift writes songs about personal experiences. “Bad Blood” is about Katy Perry and Bob’s your uncle!

3) AgroAmerican Translation: Stressing me outUse it in a sentence: Can you stop yelling? You’re creating so much agro for me today.

4) BanterAmerican Translation: Joking aroundUse it in a sentence: Don’t be so uptight! We were just having a bit of banter!

5) GeezerAmerican Translation: Dude or used when referring to an older guy who likes to sit in a bar in a suit and drink a lot.Use it in a sentence: Do you know Chuck? That geezer? Yeah, he’s always ‘round the pub.

6) ChuffedAmerican Translation: Extremely pleased with yourself or proud.Use it in a sentence: I just got out of my 8:30 morning class, I’m well chuffed.

7) PissedAmerican Translation: DrunkUse it in a sentence: I was so pissed last night that I didn’t even realize Tom Hanks was taking a picture with me.

8) KnackeredAmerican Translation: KnackeredUse it in a sentence: After binge watching “Orange is the New Black” all night, I am so knackered.

9) FitAmerican Translation: HotUse it in a sentence: Jay and Bey looked so fit at the Grammys last night!

10) QuidAmerican Translation: BucksUse it in a sentence: Is that Kylie Jenner lip plumper really worth 40 quid?

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