What is the British slang for girl?

'Lass' or 'lassie' is another word for 'girl'. This is mainly in the north of England and Scotland. 'Lad' is another word for boy.

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What is a slang word for girl?

Under "broad," you get "babe, bimbo, chick, dame, dish, doll, doxy, female, floozy, gal, girl, honey, lady, lassie, miss, moll, skirt, sweet thing, tootsie." (So, teachers: If you find yourself reading a current events essay in the coming weeks about our first lassie president, you'll know why.)

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How do you call a girl hot in British slang?

1. Fit (adj) So, in the UK fit doesn't just mean that you go to the gym a lot. Fit is a way of saying that a person is attractive, or sexy.

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How do you compliment a girl in British slang?

British Compliments

He's as bright as a button – “Bright” in British words and phrases means smart. This phrase is used to describe someone being clever and smart. I quite fancy you – Fancy here means like or have a crush on. She's very lush – She's very attractive.

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What do you call a beautiful woman in England?

English rose

noun. an attractive English woman with an appearance traditionally thought to be typical of English women.

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What do British guys call girls?

British terms of endearment: 'Sweetheart', 'love', 'darling'…

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What is slang for a pretty girl?

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to good-looking woman, such as: tomato, angel, babe, broad, bunny, and centerfold.

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How do you call a girl pretty in slang?

Synonyms of pretty
  1. looker.
  2. hottie.
  3. doll.
  4. cutie-pie.
  5. dish.
  6. dreamboat.
  7. femme fatale.
  8. temptress.

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What is slang for friend girl?

Nicknames for Girl Best Friends
  • Bestie.
  • BFF.
  • Queen.
  • Senorita.
  • Girly.
  • Gal.
  • Friend for Life.
  • Forever Friend.

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What is the old slang for attractive female?

Bunny is an outdated slang term used to describe “a pretty, appealing, or alluring young woman, often one ostensibly engaged in a sport or similar activity.” For example, an attractive woman at the beach might have been referred to as a “beach bunny.” This phrase was popular in the '70s but quickly fell out of favor.

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What is big girl slang?

(idiomatic, informal) An adult female. (informal) An older girl or grown-up girl; a girl who is no longer an infant. You can tie your own shoelaces – you're a big girl now. (informal, derogatory) A timid, weak or effeminate boy or man.

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What is slang for gorgeous?

drop-dead (slang) ravishing. She looked ravishing. hot (informal) fit (British, informal)

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What's a cool girl slang?

What is the cool girl? The cool girl is one of the guys. She's the direct mirror to the male protagonists' likes and dislikes within the world. She's fun, raunchy, profane, and effortlessly hot. The most important aspect of a cool girl is that "she's not like other girls."

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What is the slang for cute?

Synonyms of cutie
  • queen.
  • beauty.
  • eyeful.
  • babe.
  • goddess.
  • cookie.
  • fox.
  • cooky.

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What is the slang for girls in Australia?

Aussie Slang Words For Women:
  • Sheila.
  • Chick.
  • Woman.
  • Lady.
  • Bird.
  • Broad.
  • Girl.

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What is the Australian slang for girl?

Sheila = Girl

Yes, that is the Australian slang for girl.

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What is the Australian slang for lady?

2. sheila – woman or female.

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What do Brits call a crush?

Fancy. Used as a verb, to fancy means to desire something. This is mainly used either to express having a crush on somebody or craving something to eat.

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What do British people call flirting?

"Grafting" is Scottish slang denoting a lad who is trying to get a girl to like him. A bit like flirting. You'll hear this one a lot on the British Love Island.

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Do British people call girls mate?

When used to address somebody or get their attention, the word mate is usually reserved for men only. However, women might often be heard referring to themselves as 'good mates' too.

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How to impress a British girl?

Here are a few tips to boost those chances.
  1. Dress the part. Many English women fancy a good night on the town, and if you're going to be by her side you'd better be presentable. ...
  2. It's all about the humor. ...
  3. And common courtesy. ...
  4. Be confident and outgoing. ...
  5. Speak her language (and maybe even another one)

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What is the British slang for perfect?

1. Ace. 'Ace' – a British slang term that means something that is brilliant or excellent. Can also mean to pass something with flying colors.

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Do Brits say fancy?

Some standard dictionaries label “fancy” as a British usage when it means to want (“Do you fancy fish and chips tonight?”), to like or have a crush on (“She obviously fancies him”), to favor (“What team do you fancy in the finals?”), or when used imperatively to express surprise (“Fancy her winning the lottery!”).

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What can I say instead of so cute?

cute
  • adorable.
  • beautiful.
  • charming.
  • delightful.
  • pleasant.
  • pretty.
  • dainty.

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