General British
Used throughout Britain
Browse all slang from General British
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Grill
/ɡrɪl/
Verb
In British usage, overhead heating element in cooker (American: broiler).
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Grievous bodily harm
/ˌɡriːvəs ˌbɒdɪli ˈhɑːm/
Noun
British legal term for serious assault.
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Green belt
/ˈɡriːn belt/
Noun
British urban planning designation preventing development around cities.
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Greasy spoon
/ˌɡriːzi ˈspuːn/
Noun
British (and American) term for cheap café serving fried food.
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Grammar school
/ˈɡræmə skuːl/
Noun
British selective state schools admitting based on 11-plus exam.
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Gordon Bennett
/ˌɡɔːdn ˈbenɪt/
Exclamation
British exclamation of surprise/frustration, euphemism for 'God' or 'Bloody hell'.
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