British Slang

STRAIGHT AWAY /straight ɔːeɪ/

Right away.

/ˈstɒŋkɪŋ/

Something really big.

/stəʊn/

A strange unit of measure unique to Britain and Ireland that measures 14 lbs usually used to measure the weight…

/ˈstɒdʒi/

Something that's old fashioned.

STOCKIST /ˈstockist/

Retailer.

/ˈstɒkɪŋz/

Ladies tights.

/ˌstɪki ˈwɪkɪt/

Originally a cricket term but now used to mean a difficult situation (without us attempting to explain Cricket).

/ˈstɪkɪŋ ˌplɑːstə/

A band-aid.

STI /ˈsti/

Sexually transmitted infection; an STD. The British say STI instead.

/stɪk/

Walking stick or cane.