General British Archives - Page 12 of 44 - British Slang Dictionary

Skittles

/ˈskɪtlz/

Noun

British pub game similar to bowling.

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Skipper

/ˈskɪpə/

Noun

British informal term for ship's captain.

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Sixth form

/ˌsɪksθ ˈfɔːm/

Noun

British final two years of secondary school (ages 16-18).

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Sitcom

/ˈsɪtkɒm/

Noun

While international abbreviation for situation comedy, British sitcoms (Fawlty Towers, Only Fools and Horses) are culturally distinct.

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Single ticket

/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈtɪkɪt/

Noun

British term for one-way ticket.

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Silly mid-on

/ˌsɪli mɪd ˈɒn/

Noun

Cricket fielding position.

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Signal box

/ˈsɪɡnl bɒks/

Noun

British railway structure housing signaling equipment.

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Shunting

/ˈʃʌntɪŋ/

Noun

British railway term for moving carriages/wagons to different tracks.

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Shunt

/ʃʌnt/

Verb

British verb meaning minor collision.

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Shout

/ʃaʊt/

Noun

British/Australian term meaning buy round of drinks.

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