Innit is a contracted, slang form of "isn't it", typically British, originating in London.
(UK, Australia slang, as a tag question) Contraction of isn't it. That's what I said, innit? (UK, Australia slang) Used as a replacement for any negative tag question, irrespective of person, number, and verb.
This well known British word is unique because it's actually a slang contraction. It's a shortened form of the phrase isn't it. Innit has roots in the Asian and Jamaican communities in London.
'Innit' - usually pronounced that way, usually with a regional accent of some kind, often with a Cockney accent of some kind, often with a Jamaican accent - it's because it's come really from the fashionable use, in London mainly, by the Asian community and the Jamaican community, popularised by Ali G and others.
There are a few things you will notice straightway when you talk to Australians (or Aussies for short). First, they tend to add the word “aye” to many sentences – but don't worry about that, it doesn't really mean anything. Secondly, they LOVE to use slang. Lots and lots of slang.
'Ta' means 'thank you'. "A: Can you please pass me the sauce? B: Sure, here you go. A: Ta."
Hooroo = Goodbye
The Australian slang for goodbye is Hooroo and sometimes they even Cheerio like British people.
Used mainly in London or other city dialects, particularly in Multicultural London English. This term is also used in Canada, more specifically in Toronto, where the dialect mostly uses this term in Multicultural Toronto English.
Hi Jake, 'bruv' is what you may hear in the south of the UK as a slang word for brother, whereas 'bro' you will hear more in the US and perhaps at times in the UK.
'Innit? ' is a contraction of the tag question 'Isn't it? ' and people use it to prompt a response from the listener. So if someone says 'Nice weather, innit?
This well known British word is unique because it's actually a slang contraction. It's a shortened form of the phrase isn't it. Innit has roots in the Asian and Jamaican communities in London.
Definition of 'innit'
It is a way of saying 'isn't it'. [informal, spoken]
“How ya goin'?” is the ultimate Aussie greeting. If you're not from Australia, this mash-up of “How are you?” and “Where are you going?” might leave you a little perplexed. If it helps, think of how the Brits say “y'alright?” - it requires no detailed response. In fact, a simple “hey!” will suffice.
BRUV surveys were developed in Australia, and are now used around the world for a variety of projects. This is a low budget monitoring system that is less reliant on the availability of skilled labour and may make sustainable monitoring more practical, over the long term.
Yout, frequently seen as yute, is used in Jamaican Creole or in the English dialects of Caribbean migrants around the world. It can be neutral, referring to a child or children.
Bruh is ultimately shortened from and based on regional pronunciations of brother. It takes off a term for a male friend or a guy more generally in the 1960s. Bruh originates in and was popularized by Black English.
So basically the "roadman" dialect, well what I call roadman dialect is London, multicultural dialect, I would say. Mainly people in London, they use a certain type of vocabulary, a certain type of words and accent, like "mandem" and "safe." Stuff like that.
Aussie Slang Words For Women:
Chick. Woman. Lady. Bird.
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Durry, a New Zealand or Australian slang term for cigarette.