British Slang

BAL-ee /ˈbæli/

Short for Balaclava, a type of mask that covers your face. Also used as a softer version of bloody. e.g.…

BAWLZD UP /bɔːlzd ʌp/

A situation that's all messed up.

buh-LOON NOT /bəˈluːn nɒt/

The anus.

BAWL BAG /bɔːl bæɡ/

Scrotum. Also used as an insult.

BAWL-dee NOH-shun /ˈbɔːldi ˈnəʊʃən/

To have an idea or a clue about something.

BAIRN /beən/

Another word for baby, usually used in Scotland, but also common in the north of England – particularly in Newcastle.

BAY-lif /ˈbeɪlɪf/

1. Sherrif's assistant. 2. Estate or farm manager.

BAG-zee /ˈbægzi/

Calling dibbs on something. For example, I call bagsies on the front seat of the car.

BAD HAT /bæd hæt/

A bad egg.

BAJ-ur /ˈbædʒə/

To ask someone something incessantly.