General
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Kicks
KICKS /หkicks/
Noun
A pair of sneakers or trainers, particularly American-style athletic shoes. In British English, these are normally called "trainers," but "kicks"…
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Lit
LIT /หlit/
Adjective
Exciting, amazing, or a great party/event. Something that is highly entertaining or enjoyable. Adopted from American slang into British youth…
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Blower
/หblษสษ/
Noun
The telephone. An old-fashioned British slang term for the phone that's still used today, particularly by older Londoners or in…
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Home Counties
/หhษสm หkaสntiz/
Noun
The counties surrounding London: Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and Sussex. These affluent suburban areas…
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Zebra Crossing
ZEBRA CROSSING /zebra crossiล/
Noun
A pedestrian crossing marked by black and white stripes on the road, with flashing yellow beacons on both sides. Vehicles…
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Clip Joint
CLIP JOINT /clip joint/
Noun
A disreputable establishment, typically claiming to be a strip club, that overcharges customers through hidden fees. Often charges extortionate prices…
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Bobby
/หbษbi/
Noun
A British police officer, especially in London. Named after Sir Robert Peel who founded the Metropolitan Police in 1829.
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Take Away
/หteษชk ษweษช/
Noun
Food purchased from a restaurant or shop to be eaten elsewhere, typically at home. Also refers to the establishment selling…
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Off License
OFF LICENSE /off license/
Noun
A shop licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises. Known as a "liquor store" in American English.
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Offy
OFFY /หoffy/
Noun
Short for "off-licence," a convenience store that sells alcohol for consumption off the premises. Derived from the license to sell…
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