Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Lady of Language
Today I found a great website for teaching Americans how to speak British English. I knew there were some words they use that we don’t use and vice versa, but I had no idea how many there were!
A few of my favorites:
Barmy – crazy or mad (hilarious! I’m definitely going to use this one a lot!)
Bladdered – drunk (makes sense)
Chuffed – pleased (but doesn’t it sound like it should mean something negative?)
Knock up – wake someone up (hmmm…good to know this one. Will hopefully avoid any awkward misunderstandings!)
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Definitely agree with chuffed
Should be something negative! I have worked in an Australian bank and the Aussies have crazier words & phrases than these 
By Shankar on 10.31.11 5:58 am
I’m glad you agree about chuffed, Shankar! I can imagine the Aussies have some interesting expressions, too!
By aladyinlondon on 10.31.11 10:33 am
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