Immigrants In The United Kingdom And Learning The Slang Used In The Country

English is the language mostly spoken in the United Kingdom and many people from around the world who have decided to become immigrants in this beautiful country already know how to speak the language. It is really not that difficult to do especially if a person has already known the language since they were young. The United Kingdom’s locals speak English well though their accent may be different from those who live in the United States. There may also be some terms that are different between the two countries.

 

However, what new immigrants in the United Kingdom may have to learn is that there are slang or lingo in the country that may mean something totally different from what it originally means. This is something that happens in many countries and not just in the UK. Plus, slang or lingo is commonly used in daily conversations especially among the locals. Learning these would be a great help for new people in the country so they can easily understand the conversations happening around them.

 

To help potential immigrants as well as new immigrants in the United Kingdom, here are some of the common lingo or slang used in the country.

 

Haggle

 

To haggle actually means to negotiate with a person selling something regarding the price, or the value of the item or service or product. It can actually be a heated discussion and can be quite a long discussion.

 

Not a lot of people knew the value of the rare coin that Cathy had. That’s why she had to haggle with a potential buyer over its price.

 

Hanky panky

 

In the United Kingdom, the term ‘hanky panky’ does not necessarily mean using a handkerchief or something like that. Instead, it actually means ‘making out’.

 

Muriel was surprised to find a number of kids doing the hanky panky underneath the bleachers. She had to report what she saw to the school administrator.

 

Hard

 

In normal use, the term ‘hard’ actually may mean something that is not soft. However, when used as slang in the UK, it actually means a person who may be ready for the challenges that could come during a fight. It is commonly used to refer to a person who may already be feeling the effects of having a lot of beer or ale.

 

Danica could easily spot a hard man in a bar and when she does, she makes sure that she leaves before anything untoward happens.

 

Hard lines

 

This slang actually is the total opposite of wishing someone the best of luck.

 

Randall’s day was not going as he had expected it to be especially after he arrived at work an hour late after he overslept despite setting the alarm, got stuck in a traffic jam, and had to deal with a flat tire. Definitely hard lines for him today.

 

 

 

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