I thought it best that I start off this page with a guide to British slang. Some of it is humorous and some just helpful to understand on your travels so you don't get caught unawares. I will make updates to this list as I learn more, but these are just some I picked up living in Croydon.
Slag: prostitute
Spliff: a joint
To nick: to steal
Skiver: slacker
Take the mick(ey): to make a joke at someone's expense
Happy slapping: An adolescent, violent prank that involves smacking a person in the face, usually strangers, and filming the victim's shocked reaction on mobile video phones.
Taking a piss: making a joke at someone's expense
Having a laugh: again, making a joke at someone's expense
(Am I seeing a pattern here??!)
Pissed: drunk
Pants: something that sucks
Spluttering: when you cough or sneeze and spit sprays out
Wally: an idiot
Prat: an idiot
Not a sausage: nothing
Got the hump: when someone is being moody
In a strop/stroppy: when someone is being moody
Lost the plot: when someone's gone crazy
Palava: in a bit of a situation or "pickle" if you will
Off your face: very drunk
Hooter: nose
Gob: mouth
Git: unlikeable person
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