You'll be chuffed after you read this peng British slang list, with bare terms that will keep you from looking like a pillock.
If you've ever clicked on Urban Dictionary, you know that it holds a variety of definitions relating to sex. Sex terms that are so extreme, like "bumpkin," that not even the freakiest and most passionate Latina of the bunch would dare to try. If you do, God bless your courage.
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Having a barbecue as soon as the sun comes out and shouting 'wahey' when someone spills a drink in the pub are also top markers of Britishness.
We’re all familiar with the experience of sitting down at a table at a French restaurant after a long wait, scanning the menu and… wait, what’s that? Is it vegetarian?[related] I like all the other things in this dish, but what if this mystery ingredient makes it taste weird? You take out your phone to Google it, or decide to wait until your server arrives to ask him or her to enlighten you.
Make deciphering your cookbook a little easier with this handy glossary.
Unravel the teatime differences to make sure you get your terminology right next time you sit down to take tea.
How well do you know some of the most popular meals and desserts that are eaten in England? Take this quiz to find out!
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Has watching The Great British Bake Off inspired you to get cooking? Find out how you can organise your own GBBO-style event and raise dough for your cause.