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Ah, poorly British slang - it’s a real doozy! From ‘barmy’ to ‘bloke’, there’s no shortage of colloquialisms that can leave you scratching your head. But don’t worry, I’m here to help! In this blog, I’ll be breaking down some of the most commonly used British slang and giving you the lowdown on how to use it properly. So let’s get started - it’ll be a right laugh!
What Is Poorly In British Slang? [Solved]
If someone’s not feeling well, they’re under the weather. It’s no fun being sick, so take care of yourself! Yikes! Don’t let it drag on too long; get some rest and you’ll be back to your old self in no time.
Bangers and Mash: A traditional British dish consisting of mashed potatoes and sausages.
Bob’s Your Uncle: An expression used to mean “there you go” or “it’s done”.
Chuffed: To be pleased or delighted with something.
Dodgy: Something that is suspicious, unreliable, or of questionable quality.
Faffing About: To waste time doing nothing in particular; to procrastinate or dawdle around without purpose.
Knackered: Exhausted, tired out, worn out from too much effort or activity; also used as an adjective to describe something that is broken down and no longer functioning properly due to age or wear and tear.
Miffed: To be annoyed, irritated, or offended by something someone has said or done; a milder form of anger than being angry/furious/livid about something else entirely different altogether!
Poorly British slang is a bit of a mess! It’s full of colloquialisms and phrases that don’t make much sense. It’s like they’ve taken bits and pieces from all over the place, so it can be hard to understand. But hey, it’s kinda fun trying to figure out what they’re saying!
