General British Archives - Page 2 of 44 - British Slang Dictionary

Wicket

/ˈwɪkɪt/

Noun

Cricket stumps and area.

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Wheelie bin

/ˈwiːli bɪn/

Noun

British term for wheeled garbage bin introduced in 1980s-90s.

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Wellies

/ˈweliz/

Noun

British abbreviation of Wellington boots (rubber boots).

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Wasp

/wɒsp/

Noun

International insect, but British 'wasp' in late summer is cultural phenomenon.

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Washing-up bowl

/ˌwɒʃɪŋ ʌp ˈbəʊl/

Noun

British plastic bowl placed in sink for washing dishes.

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Washing powder

/ˈwɒʃɪŋ ˌpaʊdə/

Noun

British term for laundry detergent in powder form.

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Washing line

/ˈwɒʃɪŋ laɪn/

Noun

British term for clothesline.

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Warrant

/ˈwɒrənt/

Noun

International legal term, but British 'warrant card' (police ID) is particularly British.

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Wardrobe

/ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

Noun

British term for closet (clothing storage).

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Wallop

/ˈwɒləp/

Noun

British slang for beer, from dialect 'wallop' (to boil).

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