O-levels

O-levels

O-LEVELS /ˈo-levels/
Noun United Kingdom

Series of exams that took place a few years before you’re A-levels. Replaced by the GCSEs in the 1980’s.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper O-levels, that is."
"I've never seen such a O-levels in all my life."

Etymology & History

British slang term that developed through the natural evolution of informal speech. Like many British colloquialisms, it likely began in a specific regional or social context before spreading to broader usage.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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