People have been sharing uniquely British words and phrases that totally confuse and amuse outsiders – 23 top notch befuddlers

13.

‘Nowt, meaning nothing.’
–CodeFoodPixels

14.

‘Several slang words come from Polari, which was historically used by entertainers, sailors, prostitutes, and homosexuals. They include ‘naff’, ‘bevvy’, and ‘scarper’.’
–SilyLavage

15.

‘How about ‘pop’, used as a verb — ‘I’m just popping out for something’, ‘Pop that down for me, will you’, ‘I’m popping into Mum’s’ etc. Means nothing to other English-speaking nations, apparently.’
–LandofGreenGinger62

16.

‘I’ve seen wank and wanker in the comments but don’t think I’ve seen wankered – meaning drunk. See also, trousered, trollied, mullered, 3 sheets to the wind, etc…’
–vinny876

17.

”To be fair’ and then tbf in text.’
–Marsh-Mellowz

18.

‘Aye, in the Scottish way as an agreement word, a bit like yeah but more versatile (not the pirate way lol).’
–Mel-but

19.

‘Snog – to French kiss. In a bit – in a short while.’
–RosieFudge

20.

”Well’ as an intensifier. As in ‘I was well drunk’.’
–RaggamuffinTW8

21.

‘Ticketyboo (not sure if it’s one or two words).’
–cheandbis

22.

‘Blimey (I’m not really one for swearing, so this is my go to).’
–PristineLog7

23.

‘Tizzy, kerfuffle, bloody nora, Gordon Bennett.’
–LupercalLupercal

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