People shared the uniquely British words and phrases that leave them utterly confused (and amused) – 23 top drawer 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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