British Isles Slang
Slang words and phrases from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
Blob: no runs in cricket (England); e.g. “Out for a blob!”
Cuppa: a cup of tea
Fag: a male homosexual (England); a cigarette (England, Ireland)
Flat: an apartment (England, Scotland)
Ickle: small (England)
Knock you up: to visit or telephone (England)
Lad: a young man (Scotland, Ireland)
Lollie or lolly: candy or sweet (England)
Loo: toilet (England)
Lorry: a delivery truck (England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales)
On the dole: someone who collects welfare (England)
Petrol: gasoline (England, Ireland, Scotland)
Poppet: term of endearment meaning dear or darling (England, Ireland); e.g. “My poppet, it is so good to be here with you.”
Rubber: an eraser (England).
Wanker: a male homosexual (England)
Water Closet: the bathroom (England)
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