General British Archives - Page 13 of 44 - British Slang Dictionary

Shot

/ʃɒt/

Noun

While international, British drinking culture 'shot' (measure of spirits) and sporting 'shot' both significant.

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Ship

/ʃɪp/

Noun

While international, British maritime history and Royal Navy heritage make shipping terminology particularly British.

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Shabby

/ˈʃæbi/

Noun

British meaning worn or unfair.

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Session

/ˈseʃn/

Noun

British (and Irish) drinking term for extended pub time.

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Self-raising flour

/ˌself reɪzɪŋ ˈflaʊə/

Noun

British flour with baking powder pre-mixed, spelled 'self-raising' (not 'self-rising' as Americans spell it).

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Section

/ˈsekʃn/

Noun

British slang for detention under Mental Health Act section.

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Season ticket

/ˈsiːzn ˌtɪkɪt/

Noun

British term for multi-journey travel pass.

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Seaside

/ˈsiːsaɪd/

Noun

British term for beach resort area.

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Seafront

/ˈsiːfrʌnt/

Noun

British term for coastal promenade.

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Scrum

/skrʌm/

Noun

Rugby formation for restarting play.

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