General British Archives - Page 17 of 44 - British Slang Dictionary

Real ale

/ˌrɪəl ˈeɪl/

Noun

British term for traditional cask-conditioned beer, as opposed to keg beer or lager.

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Readies

/ˈrediz/

Noun

British slang for cash money.

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Ratty

/ˈræti/

Noun

British meaning bad-tempered.

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Ramble

/ˈræmbl/

Noun

British term for countryside walk.

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Railway

/ˈreɪlweɪ/

Noun

British term for railroad.

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Raffle

/ˈræfl/

Noun

While international lottery, British raffle culture (village fetes, charity fundraising) is particularly British.

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Queer

/kwɪə/

Noun

British meaning strange or unwell (original meaning before sexual usage).

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Putter

/ˈpʌtə/

Noun

British (and international) golf club.

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Put out

/ˌpʊt ˈaʊt/

Noun

British meaning offended or inconvenienced.

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Pushbike

/ˈpʊʃbaɪk/

Noun

British term for bicycle (pedal-powered).

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