10 British Slang Words We Use On A Daily Basis

The British language is full of wonders - and our slang words are even better. Here are 10 colloquialisms we all use on a daily basis. And if you don't, you'll definitely know somebody else that utter these words every day:

1. Mate

This seems to be used most often by men to other men - even if they're not buddies to start with. Who said Brits weren't friendly?

2. Chuffed

If you've found a right bargain then chances are, you're chuffed to bits. 

3. Bollocks

Ah, one of Bridget Jones' favourite words. The perfect thing to say when you want to swear but the situation doesn't call for it. Americans seem to love this phrase too.

4. Numpty

If there was ever a word to describe us clumsy and forgetful beings, this is it. Mums love to call us a numpties when they aren't calling us a "silly sausage". Yeah, maybe don't tell your friends that...

5. Snog

It's not the most romantic way to describe a first kiss but something you'll hear in most British comedies. That, and it's also a frozen yogurt shop in London...

6. Kerfuffle

This is probably one of the most stereotypically British words you'll find other than "lovely" and "nice". It's a nicer word to describe a not so lovely argument or commotion - and probably used by somebody who's worst nightmare is to cause a fuss about anything.

7. Skint

A word we all use during the week before pay day when we're frantically scouring the kitchen cupboards for something a bit more exciting to eat other than beans on toast.

8. Gutted

It's hard to perfectly describe what gutted means, but the closest thing we could think of is to feel disappointment or the feeling of your stomach dropping when you hear bad news. 

9. Knackered

To those who speak Cockney, you'll affectionately know this as "cream crackered". Usually the word we use to get out of plans with friends, "sorry mate, I'm knackered". 

10. The Bee's Knees

Used both sincerely and sarcastically if we think somebody's walking around like they're the dog's bollocks. Speaking of which, do bees actually have knees? And if so, why are they so great?