K Archives - British Slang Dictionary

Knocking off

/ˌnɒkɪŋ ˈɒf/

Noun

British informal term for finishing work.

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Knock-out

/ˈnɒk aʊt/

Noun

While international boxing term, British 'knockout competition' in football shows sporting terminology.

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Kirk

/kɜːk/

Noun

Scottish term for church.

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Kettle

/ˈketl/

Noun

While both countries use kettles, British electric kettles are cultural icon - tea-making essential.

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Ken

/ken/

Verb

Scottish verb meaning know.

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Keks

/keks/

Noun

Northern English slang for trousers.

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Knock up

/ˌnɒk ˈʌp/

Verb

To bang on someone's door. Does not mean to impregnate.

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Knock about

KNOCK ABOUT /knock about/

Noun

Sporting practice.

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Knob-end

KNOB-END /ˈknob-end/

Adjective

An idiot, or tip of penis (see bell-end).

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Knob jockey

KNOB JOCKEY /knob jockey/

Adjective

Homosexual, derogatory.

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