Tag: Prince Charles

Truly British Nicknames for Girls

In Britain you could have a very respectable English first name like Agatha, Bertha or Elvira but it will always be reduced to sillier, fonder kind of nickname such as Aggie, Bertie or Elvie.  Here is a look at the way the British make some of their traditional names less formal.   Abby becomes Abbie, Abby, Gail and Nabby. Adrienne, Adelina and Adele are also […]

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 […]