R Archives - British Slang Dictionary

Run

/rʌn/

Noun

Cricket scoring unit.

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Rumble

/ˈrʌmbl/

Verb

British slang verb meaning to discover or see through deception.

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Rugby

/ˈrʌɡbi/

Noun

See earlier entry.

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Royal Mail

/ˌrɔɪəl ˈmeɪl/

Noun

British postal service.

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Rowing

/ˈrəʊɪŋ/

Verb

While international, British rowing culture distinct.

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Rover

/ˈrəʊvə/

Noun

British cricket/bowls position.

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Round the bend

/ˌraʊnd ðə ˈbend/

Phrase

British expression meaning crazy.

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Round

/raʊnd/

Noun

British boxing/pub term.

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Rough

/rʌf/

Noun

British meaning feeling unwell or looking shabby.

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Robin

/ˈrɒbɪn/

Noun

British robin (Erithacus rubecula) is different species from American robin.

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