Geographical & Cultural English - London & Southeast English
Here you will find slang from London and the Southeast of England, capturing regional expressions, accents, and cultural language unique to this area.
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ting
[noun]
a girl or woman, often used to refer to someone in a romantic or sexual context
Ex:
He
's
chatting up
a
ting
at
the
party
.
allow it
[interjection]
used to tell someone to leave something alone, drop it, or stop talking about or dealing with it
Ex:
safe
[interjection]
used to express thanks, gratitude, or acknowledgment
Ex:
I
appreciate
it
,
safe
.
barking mad
[phrase]
used to refer to someone who is completely crazy or is acting in a very strange manner
Ex:
The
way
she
dresses
in
mismatched
colors
and
patterns
is
just
barking
mad
.
to bottle
[verb]
to back out of something at the last moment due to fear or nerves
Ex:
He
bottled
asking
her
out
and
left
.
goodnight Vienna
[phrase]
used to indicate that a situation is finished, ruined, or beyond recovery
Ex: