British Slang

1,155 words in this category

Sectioned

SECshunED /หˆsectioned/
Verb
To be committed to a mental health facility against your will.
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Scupper

SCUPPER /หˆscuppษ™/
Verb
To obstruct.
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Scullery Maid

SCULLERY MAID /scullery maid/
Noun
Kitchen maid can also do other dirty housework.
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Scullery

SCULLERY /หˆscullery/
Noun
Back kitchen.
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Scrummy

/หˆskrสŒmi/
Adjective
Something that is delicious.
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Scrumpy

/หˆskrสŒmpi/
Noun
Alcoholic apple cider.
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Scrotty

SCROTTY /หˆscrotty/
Adjective
Dirty.
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School-leaver

/หˆskuหl liหvษ™/
Noun
High-school graduate.
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Scotch egg

/หŒskษ’tสƒ หˆeษก/
Noun
A Scotch egg consists of a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried.
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Scheme

/skiหm/
Noun
Plan. In America, this word has a negative connotation indicating a scam. In the UK it does not โ€“ it's…
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