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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 immediately!

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Break a Leg - What does "Break a Leg" mean in British Slang?

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 ... Read more

7 Dec 2022

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Ish - What does "Ish" mean in British Slang?

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 tire... Read more

9 May 2022

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Mug - What does "Mug" mean in British Slang?

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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... Read more

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FOMO & JOMO - What does "FOMO" and "JOMO" mean in British Slang?

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 ... Read more

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Salty - What does "Salty" mean in British slang?

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Sick - What does "Sick" mean in British slang?

Sick - What does "Sick" mean in British slang?

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A Few Sandwiches Short of a Picnic - What does "A Few Sandwiches Short of a Picnic" mean in British slang?

A Few Sandwiches Short of a Picnic - What does "A Few Sandwiches Short of a Picnic" mean in British slang?

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Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt - What does "Bob's Your Uncle" and "Fanny’s your aunt" mean in British slang?

Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your aunt - What does "Bob's Your Uncle" and "Fanny’s your aunt" mean in British slang?

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Beat - What does "Beat" mean in British slang?

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... Read more

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Shook - What does "Shook" mean in British slang?

Shook - What does "Shook" mean in British slang?

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