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 An exploration of British slang for English learners, native speakers and anyone in between. Giving you a chance to hear, understand the origins and meanings of new slang and to use it immediately!

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  • Bloke - What does "Bloke" mean in British slang?

    Bloke - What does "Bloke" mean in British slang?
    Jan 19 2026
    While telling my Italian friends about my good friend Ollie from Glasgow I said "he is a good bloke". Bloke? what nationality is that? No it is not a nationality! So what is my friend Ollie?

    Bloke B-L-O-K-E is an extremely common term denoting a man. It is a noun used in reference to an ordinary man, with a similar meaning to "average joe" in America.

    Bloke is a slang term for a common man found used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
    The earliest known usage is from the early 19th century, when it was recorded as a London slang term. The word's origin is unknown, although many theories exist regarding its etymology… It has been claimed that the word's roots arise from the Hindi word loke L-O-K-E, meaning a man.

    In England bloke was originally found within the language of criminals meaning a man who was not a criminal and usually of high social standing. Criminals themselves would use the term to distinguish themselves from high class ‘blokes’ for example:

    - "I stole the bloke's watch right off em."

    The earliest found written use of bloke was in 1829 in the court papers of the Old Bailey, The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales. During the trial of 17-year-old John Daly who was charged with housebreaking, where the owner of the house is referred to as a bloke.

    Nowadays in the UK bloke is viewed as an average man, however this understanding is slightly different in Australia. In Australia, a bloke is a staple masculine archetype closely associated with the country's identity and pride. The ideal "Aussie bloke" has been portrayed in important works of art and associated with famous Australian men throughout history. In Australia The phrase "He's a good bloke" is frequently used and it literally means "he's a good man".

    That’s the end of our episode of the day so remember to tune in for our next episode so see what new slang we have in store for you! You can find us on our website http://theslangpodcast.com and from there you can see our transcript and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more apps. Or head over to our facebook page https://facebook.com/theslangpodcast for updates and more slang!

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    3 minutos
  • Nick - What does "Nick" mean in British slang?

    Nick - What does "Nick" mean in British slang?
    Jan 14 2025
    I was telling my class about my close friend from England who called me yesterday. She was very upset because her coat got nicked on the subway.

    When i told them, they responded with little sympathy. One commented "I'm sure she can fix it", however this was not true as the coat was gone. So today we will be clarifying the slang term for "nick".

    In formal British English, nick is a noun and a verb meaning a small cut and this is what my student was thinking of earlier when advising my friend to get her coat fixed.

    However this word nick is very tricky, as it is used for many things in both formal and British slang.

    In slang nick N-I-C-K is a verb meaning to steal. For example "Susie’s phone got nicked at the party!" meaning Susie’s phone was stolen at the party.

    The verb "nick" can be traced back to the late 16th century meaning trick or cheat. The first found reference of the word was in 1576 by the English dramatist George Whetstone where he says "I never nicked his pay" meaning I never stole his pay.

    The reasoning behind this word is unclear, however it has been suggested it relates to the name Nicholas, as in the 1940s the name nick was often used to refer to the devil or satan, giving it negative connotations.

    However in slang nick has a second meaning: Prison

    For example "he got taken to the nick" meaning he was sent to jail. This use can be traced back to Australia and the word can be found in a book of Sydney slang from 1882.

    Today we can use it like this: "We cant see Kelly this weekend as she is in the nick" meaning my friend Kelly is in prison so I can’t see her.

    So if you hear nick on the street in the UK remember, it could mean to cut, to steal or just prison.

    So start using it today! Make sure you don’t go to the nick because you have nicked something!

    That’s our word of the day. You can find us on our website https://theslangpodcast.com and from there you can see our transcript and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more apps.

    Let’s catch up soon to explore our next slang word.

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    3 minutos
  • Christmas Slang Special - Christmas food (Figgy Pudding, Mince Pies, Pigs in Blankets)

    Christmas Slang Special - Christmas food (Figgy Pudding, Mince Pies, Pigs in Blankets)
    Dec 5 2023
    Today we will be exploring our third, Christmas topic, my favourite, Christmas food. So let’s get started...

    Many countries have their own special ways of celebrating Christmas, all usually concerning special types of food. As the world globalises we have begun to create new traditions and to share old ones. Nevertheless, there are a few special dishes that will almost certainly remain forever British. There are many, but we will be only exploring three today.
    Ok so the first is Figgy Pudding F-I-G-G-Y P-U-D-D-I-N-G or also known as christmas pudding which is a dessert often served after a large Christmas meal. It is made months or sometimes a year in advance of serving. It contains fruit, alcohol and suet.

    Today’s Christmas pudding is derived from "frumenty" created in medieval England in the 14th Century. It was a porridge-like mixture of beef, mutton, dried fruits, wines and spices; no surprise it is not so popular today.

    Nowadays the desert is usually served with a decorative sprig of holly on the top of the pudding as a reminder of Jesus' Crown of Thorns that he wore when he was killed. Brandy or another alcoholic drink is poured over the pudding and set alight at the table creating a beautiful fire.

    Historically this is said to represent Jesus' love and power. However even non religious brits are known to follow this serving tradition.

    Ok so we brits have many other special deserts, another are mince pies M-I-N-C-E P-I-E-S. A mince pie is a small British fruit-based sweet pie traditionally served during the Christmas season. Its ingredients are traceable to the 13th century, when returning European crusaders brought with them Middle Eastern recipes containing meats, fruits and spices.

    Now it’s a popular treat during Christmas. Historically they contained actual meat but nowadays we only use sweet ingredients- I promise you a cup of mulled wine, which is warm spiced wine and a mince pie and is an absolutely delicious Christmas tradition.

    The last of the special Christmas dishes I want to tell you about are pigs in blankets, my absolute favorite! And yes their name describes them perfectly, they contain pork! Both the USA and the UK have them, both with different interpretations. In the USA , pigs in blankets are small sausages wrapped in croissant rolls. In the UK however, the ‘blanket’ is bacon and they are the perfect match with a roast turkey and roasted potatoes.

    So have you tried any of these traditional foods? Or are you planning on doing so soon? Let us know! That's our episode of the day, remember to tune into our final Christmas episode on Wednesday, where we will be exploring Christmas day traditions.

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    Let’s catch up on Christmas day! This Wednesday. Remember to tune in for our very merry episode! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-slang-podcast-learn-british-english-now--4117941/support.
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    5 minutos
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