British Everyday Slang Flashcards with Pictures

All 10 cards

1. 

   cuppa

   A cup of tea.

   “I put the kettle on and made Mum a cuppa with milk and two sugars.”

2. 

   loo

   A toilet or bathroom.

   “Excuse me, where's the loo? I need to wash my hands before lunch.”

3. 

   knackered

   Extremely tired.

   “After walking all day, I was knackered and fell asleep on the sofa.”

4. 

   chuffed

   Very pleased.

   “Maya was chuffed when her painting won first prize at school.”

5. 

   mate

   A friend.

   “I'm meeting my mate Ben for coffee; we've known each other since school.”

6. 

   cheers

   Thanks.

   “You saved me a seat? Cheers! I thought I'd have to stand at the back.”

7. 

   quid

   A British pound.

   “The sandwich cost three quid, so I paid with a five-pound note and got two pounds back.”

8. 

   brolly

   An umbrella.

   “It started raining, so I opened my brolly and held it over both of us.”

9. 

   telly

   A television.

   “Dad turned on the telly to watch the football match.”

10. 

    natter

    A friendly chat.

    “We sat over coffee having a natter about our families and holiday plans.”