British Slang

LIMEY /ˈlimey/

An English person. Derogatory Americanism.

/lɪft/

An elevator.

LIFE PEER /life piːr/

A title or honor given to you that only exists for the rest of your life – not hereditary. Entitles…

/ˈlaɪ ɪn/

The act of sleeping in.

/ˈliːdəʊ/

Public open air swimming pool.

LICENCED /ˈlicenced/

Possessing a liquor license to sell alcohol.

LEVEL CROSSING /level crossiŋ/

Railway crossing level with the ground.

LETTER-BOX /ˈletter-box/

Mailbox.

/ˌleməˈneɪd/

While in the UK if you ask for Sprite or 7-up you'll be given this which is basically carbonated lemonade.

LEG OVER /leg ovə/

Sexual intercourse.