20 January 2010

the british language part three

nick=steal
whinge=whine
thick=stupid
living out=living off campus
Uni=University
tut=tutorial
in college=on campus
sorted=worked out/organized/settled
reading=majoring in
marks=grades
ring=call
jumper=general category encompassing sweatshirts, hoodies, sweaters, jackets, etc.
literally=we might use seriously. they really don't mean literally at all.
cycle=bike
chuffed=pleased
trackie bums=sweatpants
footie=football
lad="a man who is boisterously macho in his behavior or actions, especially one who is interested in sexual conquest"
laddish=acts like a lad
clever=smart
stroppy=pouty, having a bad attitude
mash=mashed potatoes
mess you around=mess with you
nail varnish=nail polish

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world." Psalm 19:1-4a

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