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Minicab

/ˈmɪnikæb/

Noun

British term for private hire car.

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Mingin

/ˈmɪndʒɪn/

Noun

See 'Minging'.

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Mince pies

/ˈmɪns paɪz/

Noun

Cockney rhyming slang for 'eyes'.

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Matinee

/ˈmætɪneɪ/

Noun

While international, British 'matinee performance' (afternoon) in theatre is cultural institution.

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Mates

/meɪts/

Noun

British term for friends.

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Mardy

/ˈmɑːdi/

Noun

See earlier entry.

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Mam

/mæm/

Noun

Northern English term for mother.

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Magpie

/ˈmæɡpaɪ/

Noun

British (and international) black-and-white bird.

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Mad as a box of frogs

/ˌmæd əz ə bɒks əv ˈfrɒɡz/

Phrase

British expression meaning very crazy.

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Mackintosh

/ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

Noun

Waterproof raincoat, named after Charles Macintosh who patented rubberized fabric in 1823.

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