Talking Like The Locals Do: Some Slang Used In The United Kingdom Which Immigrants Need To Learn

To know how the locals talk and communicate is something that a lot of immigrants deal with when they are new in the country that they have chosen to live in. This is most especially true when they have chosen to live in a country that does not speak a language that they are familiar with. However, in English-speaking countries like the United Kingdom, immigrants still need to learn how to communicate with the locals as the locals usually use slang.

 

Yes, slang is what can make things a wee bit difficult for people who are new in the country. These may sound English but they can actually mean something totally different. There is nothing to worry about though as this slang can be easily learned. Using slang in real life is also not going to be difficult especially if these are used frequently.

 

So what slang is usually used in the UK? Here are some.

 

Pear-shaped

 

For most people, especially women, the term ‘pear-shaped’ may be something that they would think would be about a body type. However, in the United Kingdom, this term is used to mean something that did not go as had been planned.

 

Daniel was sorely disappointed when his plans for the entire day had gone pear-shaped.

 

Piece of cake

 

This term is used not to mean having a piece of that delicious cake. It is actually meant that something is quite easy.

 

Scott was really nervous during the entire time that the exam was about to start because he felt that he had not studied enough. He was quite surprised though that it was a piece of cake.

 

Pinch

 

This is a term used to mean ‘stealing’. It can also be used to mean that someone has bought something with a really big discount.

 

Simon has been eyeing that big plasma TV for a long time already. It was a good thing that after months of waiting it out, he was able to pinch it during the Black Friday sale.

 

Pissed

 

When used in US English, this term actually means angry or quite annoyed. However, in the UK, this term actually means that a person is really blind drunk.

 

How I was able to get home last night is something that would be a mystery to me. I was really pissed after that night out with friends.

 

Plastered

 

This is a term that is used in the UK to mean that someone is really quite drunk.

 

For years, Shiela has not had any alcohol. Last night, she took one drink too far and ended up plastered.

 

Porkies

 

This is a term that is used to refer to any person who is not telling the truth and spreading lies.

 

I don’t know how she lives her life telling porkies everywhere. How can she sleep well at night?

 

 

 

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