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267 words tagged “uk”
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Driving into a rival area looking for trouble — or, in production, the signature gliding 808 bass.
Cockney for neck — 'Gregory Peck' rhymes with neck, clipped to a 'Gregory'.
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Cockney for the Flying Squad — 'Sweeney Todd' rhymes with Squad, clipped to 'the Sweeney'.
Brilliant, class, or great — Irish for something seriously good.
London filler tagged onto the end of sentences for emphasis — 'still,' but stretched.
Broken, ruined, or knackered — works for machines and humans alike.
Something went wrong but you keep pushing forward without dwelling on it — no complaints, we move.
A friend or mate — UK road slang term of address.
Money — British slang for cash.
UK street slang for a disloyal, untrustworthy person, or a fake friend.
Cockney back-slang for 'woman' — said backwards so the subject didn't catch it.
Joke term for the panic of having nothing good to wear despite a full wardrobe.
Cockney back-slang for 'girl' — 'girl' reversed and split to make it speakable.
A lot, loads, or very — an intensifier for quantity or degree.
Lyrics, especially clever or hard-hitting ones — 'he's got bars.'
Scottish for going at something full-throttle, with everything you've got.
Cockney for wig — 'syrup of figs' rhymes with wig, clipped to a 'syrup'.
Cockney back-slang for 'tobacco' — 'tobacco' reversed for a quiet smoke or a quiet deal.
Patois pronunciation of 'tune' — a track, especially a banger.
Obvious, exposed, or easily noticed — something so visible it draws attention.
A bit hungry — not starving, just fancying a snack.
Scottish for 'small' or 'little' — also used to soften a request or mean 'a bit'.
British slang meaning sexually attractive or good-looking, not physically in shape.
Cockney rhyming slang for believe — 'would you Adam and Eve it?'
A tune that's genuinely good — or a whole sound/aesthetic that's catching on.
Geordie/Scottish for nice, good, or — as an adverb — 'quite' / 'fairly'.
Cockney rhyming slang for a car — 'nice jam jar, mate'.
Leave it, forget it, or let it go — a plea to drop something.
Cockney for face — 'boat race' rhymes with face, clipped to your 'boat'.
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Scottish/northern for disgusting, gross, or ugly.
A British fish and chip shop — the home of the Friday night chippy tea.
Northern term for your younger sibling — usually a brother, sometimes any close family.
Wiped out, exhausted — knackered's close cousin.
Cockney for sick — 'Tom and Dick' rhymes with sick, often clipped to feeling 'Tom'.
Certified — meaning legit, confirmed, or definitely true.
Mildly annoyed or put out — irritated, not furious.
Courage or nerve — "having bottle" means being brave; "losing your bottle" means chickening out.
Pleasantly buzzed from drinking — past sober, nowhere near drunk.
Messing about, being silly, or causing harmless mischief.
A term of address for a close friend or anyone you're talking to.
Cockney for boots — 'daisy roots' rhymes with boots, clipped to your 'daisies'.
Cockney for mouth — 'north and south' rhymes with mouth, as in 'shut your north and south'.
A British/MLE exclamation of surprise, shock, or emphasis — like "damn" or "whoa."
Very drunk — sloppy, unsteady, and clearly over the line.
Northern English for excellent, brilliant, or top quality.
Crazy, mad, or wildly over the top — in a fun way.
A look or a glance — 'have a gander at this.'
To meet up with someone — to connect in person and hang out.
Cockney for telephone — 'dog and bone' rhymes with phone, clipped to the 'dog'.
Cheap, ordinary wine — British slang born from WWI soldiers mangling 'vin blanc'.
British slang for eating something fast and greedily — to scoff the lot.
Disgusting, dirty, or rotten — Irish for properly grim.
Cockney for eyes — 'mince pies' rhymes with eyes, clipped to your 'minces'.
Traitors or untrustworthy people — the plural of paigon in UK road slang.
Scottish for a silly or daft person — gentle and affectionate.
"Isn't it" — a British tag used to seek agreement or as a general affirmation.
Heavy, filling, carb-loaded British comfort food that sits in your belly.
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To praise, hype up, or give respect to someone — a shout-out, Jamaican style.
Patois for 'to eat' — usually eating fast, hungrily, or with relish.
Sulky, moody, or in a strop — Midlands and northern English.
The chaotic crowd zone where everyone slams together — now huge in rap shows too.
Really pleased or proud about something.
Your group of male friends or crew — London slang for "the boys" or a wider group of guys.
A light-hearted British insult for a fool or idiot, usually said with affection.
British slang for someone or something seriously attractive, fit, or top-quality.
Impressive, hard, or sick — high praise for skill, especially in music.
Even more impressive, wild, or hard than 'mad' — a top-tier UK hype word.
A haircut — getting a fresh trim from the barbers is a roadman ritual.
An offensive British slur, originally a derogatory term for Travellers, also used to mean tacky or cheap.
Something dead easy — 'the test was a doddle.'
Cockney rhyming slang for a curry — shortened to 'a ruby'.
Ugly, worn out, or in bad condition.
Good, nice, or substantial — and a one-word reply meaning 'great'.
An opportunist who tries his luck — a cheeky try-on merchant.
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Money, especially a serious amount of it.
A thing, situation, or an attractive woman.
A UK insult for a useless, good-for-nothing man who contributes nothing.
A thingamajig — any object whose name you can't be bothered to find.
Genuinely involved in road life — putting in real work, not just rapping about it.
A young person, kid, or youth — UK slang from Jamaican Patois.
Cockney back-slang for 'beer' — spelled and said backwards over a market pint.
Cockney for mate — 'china plate' rhymes with mate, clipped to 'me old china'.
London term for 'brother' or 'bro,' borrowed from the Arabic word for brother.
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Scots for 'know' — also tacked onto the end of a sentence the way Americans say 'you know'.
Cockney back-slang for 'look' — a coded 'watch out' that later passed into Polari.
'I see' or 'understood' — a way of acknowledging you get it.
Money — UK slang, short for "pounds"; "making P's" means making money.
Cockney rhyming slang for starving — 'I'm Hank Marvin' means you're famished.
Utterly stunned, like someone smacked you in the mouth with the news.
All good, fine, or relaxed — 'it's calm' means no worries.
Cockney rhyming slang for the missus — your wife or partner.
Cockney rhyming slang for lies — shortened to 'porkies'.
In UK slang, unfortunate or a bad situation — though it can also mean the very best in other contexts.
A nap or a sleep — 'I'm having a kip' means do not disturb.
A quick Patois-rooted greeting, like 'yo' or 'oi' between bredren.
The clipped Cockney form of 'plates of meat' — meaning feet, usually sore ones.
The slime-green, messy-confident party aesthetic from Charli XCX's 2024 album — chaotic, hedonistic, unbothered cool.
To ignore someone — leaving them on read or blanking them entirely.
Northern/Irish slang for good, reliable, or a decent person — also 'no worries'.
A large dance party with electronic music, often running all night.
A child or baby — used across Scotland and the northeast of England.
Cockney rhyming slang for facts — survives in 'get down to brass tacks'.
A British pound (£) — "a quid" means one pound; it stays the same in the plural.
Head or brains — from loaf of bread = head; use your loaf means think.
A cup of tea (UK) or a beer (US) — same word, two very different drinks.
A milder Irish swear that softens 'the f-word' into something you can say to your nan.
Cockney back-slang for 'police' — 'police' spoken roughly backwards so the law wouldn't twig.
Tedious, too much effort, or a hassle that's not worth it.
Cockney back-slang for 'half' — half a coin, half a measure, half the price.
Modern Cockney rhyming slang for a clue — 'I haven't got a Scooby'.
Something excellent or a brilliant moment — a goal, a night out, a tune.
Cripplingly embarrassed — the Irish go-to for social mortification.
Selling drugs to make money — the grind drill and trap music document.
A big dancehall party or rave — also a term for dancehall music itself.
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Northern English for 'nothing'.
Cockney for feet — 'plates of meat' rhymes with feet, clipped to your 'plates'.
The police — used in UK road slang and US hip-hop alike.
Dodgy, suspicious, or sketchy — something that doesn't feel right.
Patois for a child or kid — your pickney are your children.
Geordie for 'come on' — encouragement, hurrying, or disbelief.
Cockney for hair — 'Barnet Fair' rhymes with hair, clipped to your 'Barnet'.
A compliment for someone strikingly beautiful, so good-looking they stop you in your tracks.
Butchers' back-slang for 'beef' — prime cut of the 'rechtub kelp' trade.
Cockney for legs — 'bacon and eggs' rhymes with legs, often a compliment about 'lovely bacons'.
A ghost or spirit in Caribbean folklore — also slang for ending someone's career.
A nerd-meets-geek; an uncool, awkward or socially clueless person.
Cockney rhyming slang for stink — something that pen and inks smells bad.
Flirting with or chatting someone up — UK slang.
To chill, relax, or hang out somewhere with no agenda.
Extremely drunk — one of Ireland's many words for falling-down intoxicated.
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Money, cash — 'I'm saving up some dosh.'
London way of saying 'I swear' or 'on my life' to insist you're telling the truth.
Thanks, cool, or all good — a versatile expression of approval.
British slang for food or a meal — your grub, your dinner, your scran.
Someone willing to do violence for a crew — and in basketball slang, just a player who scores.
The UK street spelling of 'wha gwaan' — a casual 'what's up' greeting.
Connected to the right people — a supplier, the scene, or inside info.
"Brother" or "mate" — a casual British term of address for a friend.
Overly excited, hyped, or full of yourself — pumped up, sometimes more than warranted.
Completely exhausted — or, of an object, worn out and broken.
An instrumental or beat — Jamaican-derived word that runs through UK street music.
UK slang meaning very attractive or, separately, physically muscular.
Suspect, unreliable, or a bit wrong — could be a person, a deal, or your stomach.
Flat broke — no money until payday.
The girls — the female counterpart to 'mandem,' a group of women.
Fun, banter, and good times — the whole vibe of a place or night out.
A dark, menacing rap subgenre built on sliding 808s and cold, deadpan flows.
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To arrive or show up somewhere — 'you reaching the party?'
A meetup or hangout — 'we had a linkup' means we got together.
Lies — from cockney rhyming slang "porky pies" = lies.
A man or bloke — often a rough or scruffy one — in the northeast and Scotland.
Cockney for wife — 'trouble and strife' rhymes with wife, clipped to 'the trouble'.
Cockney for flares — 'Lionel Blairs' rhymes with flares, clipped to 'Lionels'.
Cockney for a piano — 'Joanna' rhymes with the Cockney pronunciation 'pianna'.
Cockney for dead — 'brown bread' rhymes with dead, used both literally and as a threat.
Cockney rhyming slang for stairs — the textbook example everyone learns first.
A narrow passage or alleyway between buildings — northern English.
Patois for home or Jamaica itself — 'back a yard' means back home.
Clothes, in British/London slang — short for garments, usually meaning fly gear.
The block or area where your enemies — the opps — live and operate.
A pointless hassle, or the act of fussing about and getting nowhere.
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Cockney for teeth — 'Hampstead Heath' rhymes with teeth, clipped to your 'Hampsteads'.
Patois for 'dirty' — can mean filthy, an insult, or a sick beat that goes hard.
Butchers' back-slang for 'pork' — 'pork' reversed and softened on the block.
Utterly exhausted — Irish for being completely wiped out.
Tacky, naff, or uncool — cheap and a bit embarrassing.
Patois for 'understood' or 'I get you' — agreement and acknowledgement in one word.
Patois for 'can't' — can't do, can't manage, can't be bothered.
An insult for someone being an idiot or a menace, common in UK and Irish slang.
An idiot or fool — but usually said with affection rather than malice.
Cockney rhyming slang for a suit — shortened to 'whistle'.
Impressively hard, skilful, and ruthless — high praise for a verse or beat.
To successfully attract or get together with a romantic interest — "he pulled" means he scored a date or hookup.
Full of alcohol, or describing a fun drink-heavy occasion — a boozy brunch.
When a plan goes wrong — 'it all went pear-shaped.'
Your local area, neighborhood, or hood.
Hair — cockney rhyming slang from Barnet Fair = hair.
Flashy, expensive designer gear worn loud to flex — UK slang leaning a bit gaudy.
Scots for 'to cry' or weep — nothing to do with saying hello.
Casual, no-frills word for food — let's get some grub.
Cockney for a fart — 'raspberry tart' rhymes with fart, and a rude noise became a 'raspberry'.
Fine, okay, or good enough — the most Irish way to say everything's alright.
A gentle British and Scottish insult for a foolish, hapless, or absent-minded person.
The smooth pitch-bend of an 808 bass — the production move that defines UK drill.
Cockney back-slang for 'money' — the day's takings, said backwards.
A cup of tea — the most British thing you can offer anyone, ever.
Pointing finger-guns in the air to salute a hard tune — UK rave appreciation.
An oath meaning 'I swear,' invoking Jah (God) — basically 'on my life.'
Cool, excellent, or great — old-school London slang.
Cockney back-slang for 'ten' — the top of the coded counting line on a barrow.
Madness or chaos — a wild situation. Short for 'madness.'
A UK term for a streetwise young man tied to road culture; can be respect or mockery.
Excellent, brilliant, class — Irish for something genuinely great.
Locked into money mode — focused entirely on getting paid.
Patois for 'going on' — what's happening, or telling someone to carry on.
Northern slang for being thrilled, excited, or really happy about something.
Patois pronunciation of 'girl' — a girl, woman, or someone's girlfriend.
An affectionate term for a close friend or brother, rooted in Jamaican Patois.
Late-night reckless energy — going hard, on a track or in the streets.
Conflict, beef, or a problem with someone — 'who's got smoke?'
Dressing like a regular British football lad — retro soccer jerseys, trainers, jeans, and a casual everyman swagger.
Cockney for kids — 'dustbin lids' rhymes with kids, usually clipped to 'dustbins'.
Friend — also a casual way to address anyone, friendly or confrontational.
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Patois pronunciation of 'little' — small in size, amount, or affection.
Disrespectful, sly, or taking someone for a fool.
Coded slang for a firearm, especially a long gun — common in drill lyrics to dodge moderation.
A session — usually of drinking, smoking, or partying that runs long.
A warm compliment for someone who did something great or is just brilliant; a top person.
To move around quietly, often up to something or scoping a situation out.
A good long natter — a relaxed, gossipy chat.
UK street slang for a respected, top-tier person; the boss or main man.
Gorgeous, lovely, or delicious — a Welsh and West Country favourite.
Excellent or first-rate — and as 'get crackin'', to get started.
A fake friend, traitor, or untrustworthy person — UK slang from "pagan."
Playfully rude or a little indulgent — a 'cheeky pint' or a cheeky comment.
To burn, smoke, or to disregard/dismiss something or someone.
A lot of, plenty — 'brave man came to the rave.'
Overly sweet, dainty, and quaint to the point of being almost too cute — cardigans, ukuleles, and whimsy.
Rapping off the top of your head — or, confusingly, just a loosely-themed track.
Cockney for telly — 'custard and jelly' rhymes with telly, clipped to the 'custard'.
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A party or social gathering — often shortened to 'the func' or 'the funk.'
'You already know' — an emphatic yes, agreement, or confirmation.
Cockney back-slang for 'penny' — the smallest coin, said backwards over the barrow.
British slang for a soft, pathetic, or wimpy person who can't handle anything.
Funny or hilarious — and a person who's gas is a great laugh.
'Don't worry' — the quick reassurance text that smooths things over.
To watch, study, or check someone or something out closely.
Cockney for a fiver — Lady Godiva rhymes with five-er, so a fiver becomes a 'Lady'.
Scottish for pretty, lovely, or good-looking.
Home, house, or flat — British and Irish slang for where you live.
Strong, impressive, or cool — London slang popularised by Lethal Bizzle.
Cockney back-slang for 'bad' — spoiled stock, a poor pitch, a wrong'un.
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Cockney for thief — 'tea leaf' rhymes with thief, used to call someone a 'tea leaf'.
Someone so annoying they melt your head — an exhausting, irritating person.
A mild insult for an idiot or fool, borrowed from the Arabic word for 'boy.'
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A disrespectful insult or diss, or the act of taking the mick out of someone.
Handled, taken care of — 'don't worry, it's all sorted.'
The classic Jamaican greeting — literally 'what's going on', like 'what's up'.
To meet up with someone, or to date casually.
To destroy, break, or wreck something — or to absolutely smash a performance.
When a tune goes so hard the DJ spins it straight back from the top.
A compliment for a man who's sharply and stylishly dressed; neat, polished, and well put-together.
A man, an ordinary guy — 'some bloke at the pub.'
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Cockney for head — 'loaf of bread' rhymes with head, behind the phrase 'use your loaf'.
A look — cockney rhyming slang from butcher's hook = look; have a butchers means have a look.
Your enemies, rivals, or opposition — especially a rival crew, gang, or anyone who's against you.
Tricked into a bad play, or left to die by a teammate who set you up.
Bitterly disappointed or devastated — the opposite of chuffed.
Sneakers, in British slang — your trainers, especially fresh or hyped ones.
Scottish for crazy, wild, or out of control — also a reckless person.
Cockney back-slang for 'pound' — the big money, said backwards.
Cockney for money — 'bread and honey' rhymes with money, the likely root of 'bread' for cash.