Category: Britain

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Unique British Words from N to Z

In this edition of our look at our genuinely useful and uniquely British words that you will not be hearing in the United States from N to Z!   Niff – an unpleasant smell such as a toilet or bodily odor Nob – a person of wealth or social importance Nosh – to have a snack Nutter – a crazy, insane and violent person Overleaf […]

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Unique British Words From D to M

Here are some more  unique British words that you will rarely if ever hear spoken in North America but you are sure to hear peppering the speech of the natives!   Daft – to be odd, crazy or silly as in “Don’t be daft!” Dene – another word for a seaside dune or deep valley Dibble – a slang word for the police Divvie –  […]