What is British slang for shut up?

Synonyms of 'shut up' in British English
Just pipe down and I'll tell you what I want. hold your tongue. put a sock in it (British, slang) keep your trap shut (slang) cut the cackle (informal)


How do British people say be quiet?

Put a sock in it

This is a fairly rude way of telling someone to be quiet.

What are some British slang words?

50 Must-Know British Slang Words and Phrases
  • Bloke. “Bloke” would be the American English equivalent of “dude.” It means a "man."
  • Lad. In the same vein as “bloke,” “lad” is used, however, for boys and younger men.
  • Bonkers. ...
  • Daft. ...
  • To leg it. ...
  • Trollied / Plastered. ...
  • Quid. ...
  • Dodgy.


Does shush mean shut up?

shush ​Definitions and Synonyms

used for telling someone, especially a child, to be quiet. This word is often used instead of a stronger word such as shut up.

Why is it rude to say shut up?

It's based on the idea of shutting one's mouth, an expression actually recorded in the 1300s. By the 20th century, shut up, while widely used in all sorts of squabbles, had become considered a very childish, impolite, or angry-sounding command—depending on tone and context, of course.


How to Pronounce Shut Up? (2 WAYS!) British Vs US/American English Pronunciation



What is a slang word for annoying?

pissed off (taboo, slang) miffed (informal) I was a bit miffed about that. displeased. irked.

How do you say angry in British slang?

Here are some common slang words that we use:
  1. Mardy.
  2. Got strop on.
  3. Throwing a wobbler.
  4. Narking me off.
  5. Whinging.
  6. Doing my head in*


What does YEET mean in England?

to throw something with a lot of force: He just grabbed my phone and yeeted it into the river. Yeet me that water bottle. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Throwing.


How do you say rude in British?

Below is the UK transcription for 'rude':
  1. Modern IPA: rʉ́wd.
  2. Traditional IPA: ruːd.
  3. 1 syllable: "ROOD"


How do you say no in British slang?

“Not on your nellie!” / “Not on your life!”

You might already know “Not on your life!” but “Not on your nellie!” (which means the same thing) is typically British English slang.

What is the most British thing to say?

11 Bloody Brilliant British English Phrases
  1. “Fancy a cuppa?” meaning: “Would you like a cup of tea?” ...
  2. “Alright?” meaning: “Hey, how are you?” ...
  3. “I'm knackered!” meaning: “I'm tired.” ...
  4. Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous. ...
  5. “I'm chuffed to bits!” meaning “I'm very pleased.” ...
  6. Bloody. meaning: very. ...
  7. To bodge something. ...
  8. “I'm pissed.”


Why do Brits say ta?

The interjection “ta,” according to the Oxford English Dictionary, originated as “an infantile form of 'thank-you' ” that was first recorded in the late 18th century. We expect that since the word was used as intimate nursery babble, it was around for many years before it was recorded for posterity in writing.

What does sod mean in British slang?

noun. /sɒd/ /sɑːd/ ​(British English, taboo, offensive, slang) an offensive word for a person, especially a man, that you are annoyed with or think is unpleasant. You stupid sod!

What is shut up in Scottish?

Follow our sound advice and you'll dodge getting told to 'haud yer wheesht' (shut up), 'get tae' (go away) or 'skedaddle aff' (leave them alone).


What do Brits say when mad?

You often hear Americans say that they are “pissed”, meaning that they are angry or annoyed. British people also use the phrase “pissed off”, which means the same thing.

What is a grumpy in England?

easily annoyed and complaining: I hadn't had enough sleep and was feeling kind of grumpy. a grumpy old man. Synonyms. bad-tempered.

What is baddest slang?

(nonstandard) superlative form of bad: most bad. (slang) Excellent; awesome; masterful; wicked.


What is slang for boring?

Synonyms: drag (informal), snore (slang), yawn (slang), yawnfest (informal), yawner (informal), snooze (informal), snoozefest (informal), snoozer (informal), droner (informal), dullsville (US, slang)

What is a slang word for rude?

Slang Words for Rude (in Alphabetical Order) A Fine How Do You Do. Below the Belt. Cheeky Chappy.

Is shut up Formal?

Note that 'Shut up' is an informal phrase. 'Be quiet' is a more formal way to say the same thing.


Is it okay for my boyfriend to tell me to shut up?

Telling your SO to "shut up" is *never* OK. Your romantic partner should be someone you love, someone you can rely on, and someone you trust. That said, sometimes, we don't always get that.

What does sheesh mean slang?

ˈshēsh. used to express disappointment, annoyance, or surprise.