10. Bonnie. Used in Scotland, this word means “pretty” or “beautiful”, and is normally used in reference to a woman. Some think it has its origins in the French word bon, meaning “good”.
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What is the British slang for girl?
This is British slang for a girl or a woman. Mug is more specifically London slang and is associated with the cockney accent.
What’s a fancy word for beautiful?
admirable, adorable, alluring, angelic, appealing, beauteous, bewitching, captivating, charming, classy, comely, cute, dazzling, delicate, delightful, divine, elegant, enthralling, enticing, excellent, exquisite, fair, fascinating, fetching, fine, foxy, good-looking, gorgeous, graceful, grand, handsome, ideal, inviting
What do Brits say instead of awesome?
– Dynamite is used for awesome and cool. Wicked too is used to convey the same meaning. – Ace is a British slang term meaning excellent.
How do you compliment someone in British slang?
British Compliments
- You look smart/You’re smartly dressed Smart, in this case, isn’t a reference to your mental state but more so about being dressed well.
- He’s as bright as a button Bright in British words and phrases means smart.
- I quite fancy you Fancy here means like or have a crush on.
How do you call a woman beautiful?
Synonyms
- beauty. noun. a beautiful woman.
- beauty queen. noun. a woman who wins a beauty contest.
- siren. noun. mainly journalism a beautiful but dangerous woman.
- goddess. noun. a very beautiful woman.
- cover girl. noun.
- English rose. noun.
- belle. noun.
- enchantress. noun.
What is a word for beyond beautiful?
pulchritudinous Add to list Share. Even though it looks (and sounds) like it would describe a disease or a bad attitude, pulchritudinous actually describes a person of breathtaking, heartbreaking… beauty. Let’s be honest: Your opportunities for using this word in casual conversation are probably pretty slim.
How do you say cool in London slang?
Wicked cool, amazing.
What’s the most British thing to say?
11 Bloody Brilliant British English Phrases
- Fancy a cuppa? meaning: Would you like a cup of tea?
- Alright? meaning: Hey, how are you?
- I’m knackered! meaning: I’m tired.
- Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous.
- I’m chuffed to bits! meaning I’m very pleased.
- Bloody. meaning: very.
- To bodge something.
- I’m pissed.
What is slang for a British person?
British people in general are called brit or in plural britek but the term is less widespread. Great Britain is called Nagy-Britannia but the United Kingdom is called Egyes?lt Kir?lys?g.
How do you greet in British slang?
Starter slang
means ‘Hello, how are you?’ . ‘Hiya’ or ‘Hey up‘ these informal greetings both mean ‘hello’ and are especially popular in the north of England.
What do you call a beauty queen?
In this page you can discover 7 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for beauty-queen, like: bathing-beauty, glamour girl, beauty contestant winner, cover-girl, Miss America, Miss Universe and model.
How do you describe a very beautiful woman?
Alluring highly charming or attractive and able to arouse desire or hope. Amazing stunningly beautiful; possessing uniquely wonderful qualities; inspiring awe or admiration. Angelic heavenly; divine; pure; cute; radiant. Appealing attractive; interesting; inviting; charming.
How do you say pretty in slang?
- cutie-pie,
- dish,
- doll,
- dreamboat.
- [slang],
- hottie,
- looker.
What does bait mean UK?
BAIT means “Obvious or Axiomatic.” The word BAIT is commonly used when describing a sexually appealing person who is obviously flaunting their attractiveness.
How do you say yes in British slang?
Informal
- Yes.
- Ya.
- Yep.
- Yup.
- YAAAAAS.
- Totally.
- Totes.
- Sure.
What does pip pip cheerio mean?
(Britain, colloquial) Goodbye; cheerio, toodeloo (toodle-oo), toodle pip (mostly used by the upper classes). quotations ? (Britain, colloquial) A general greeting, mostly used by the upper classes. quotations ?
How do Brits say good morning?
Bore da
Bore da (bore-eh-dah) – Good Morning. Nos Da – Good Night. Diolch (dee-olch) (“ch” pronounced like gargling water) – Thank you.
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