London Slang.

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I'm looking to develop my English character a little more.

He's 18 years old and a musician.

What are common english slang words for a boy from the lower end of the economic ladder and in what context are they used?

I greatly appreciate any all all help.

Many thanks!

 

Ragamuffin.

 

Hooligan.

 

Spunkbucket (an attractive lady) - as in "That Lady Diana was a right spunkbucket"
Giblets (testicles) - as in "Ouch! He's kicked me giblets!"
Horsehair canoe (car, often 'pimped') - "Get in this here horsehair canoe young lady, you've successfully wooed me"
Edmonds (impressive) - "His piano recital was really edmonds"

 

hahahahahaha--kicked me giblets!! I'll be using that one!!!

 

I do not think anybody uses the above anymore or have ever...

Try this:http://www.timwoods.org/the-london-slang-dictionary-project/

 

Spunkbucket???? That doesn't sound like a compliment to me. That sounds like....well nevermind.

 

yes i think that ruby, i think someone is having someone else on!

 

I'd probably kick someone in the giblets if they called me that

 

People in London say 'gonads'

 

yes and i would help you:2thumbsup:

 

People in America say that too.

Thanks! :2thumbsup:

 

Here are some phrases you might use (conventional English followed by slang translations below).

conventional: "May I have a pack of matches"
slang:"My hovercraft is full of eels"

conventional: "Can you direct me to the railway station"
slang:"Please fondle my buttocks"

 

A lot of London slang is from America. I think that one originated in the UK, though (it is not just used in London) ... I think it is a bit antiquated now.

 

Having a spot of winkleberry pie = having sexual intercourse
Doing a Rolf Harris = Babysitting
Dealing with Farmer Giles = Organising files (at the office)
Baiting the badger = masturbation

 

"Benson's trombone" - a penis
"Thrubbing my jackson" - a handjob, usually from a street hooker
"Instigating the third rule" - going to the toilet

 

Going to turn my uncle's bike around = Having a piss
Fingering the owl = Taking a wild guess
Back door entry = Coming to an unusual conclusion, usually after a hearty debate

 

Innit = isn't it also means I agree, ( its a good tune this innit) or if someone else says something you agree with you can just say innit.
Off aht - going out
Where yoff - where are you going
Kin - shortened version of fucking. I.e. kin freezin innit =its cold isn't it
Don't say the g at end of words
Comin, waitin, somethin etc
Yor avin a larf? = your not serious are you?
Fella = a male person I.e where you off to fella?
Off to = going to

Get in there = well done. = nice one

Are these useful?

 

:rofl:

 

I'm from NEW England (Boston born & raised). We speak (sort of) like you, youse didn't get shit from us, lol