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15 Best British Insults we Should All be Using!

9Feb

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15 Best British Insults we Should All be Using!

Today, British English is seen as one of the most sophisticated languages. As such, it may surprise many people that there are a number of British insults that are truly unique, and more vulgar than anything you've heard before! As a Brit myself, I have often used these with my American colleagues and friends, only to find that they have literally no clue about them whatsoever. So, I thought maybe I'd try to explain them! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Muppet In America, the phrase muppet has been immortalized through The Muppets, with the most famous being Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. If muppet is ever used as a term, it's mostly a playful one. In the UK, however, muppet is a mild insult. Most Brits will use muppet to describe s...

British vs American English: What’s The Difference? Which is Better?

When it comes to learning English as a second language, you'll be presented with two main dialects to learn British and American English. This got me thinking: How do British and American English differ? And which is the best? As a Brit, there was a joke that went around a few years ago: "British English is Traditional English, American English is Simplified English." Indeed, the common sentiment in the British English-Speaking world is that American English is rather crass and unsophisticated. In the US, I am told that Americans (mostly) believe that their language is the best. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); British vs American English: Origins The history of both the British English and American English dialects are long. However, we nee...

15 British Slang Words That You Should Start Using!

English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, with one of its variants being British English. To sound like a native, you'll want to learn British slang words. These are the best! British English is much like French, it is generally considered to be one of the most sophisticated languages on the planet. As a Brit, I find it odd that Americans don't understand that we too have our own British slang words! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Prat - Stupid (Person) Prat is personally one of my most favorite British slang words. If you ever want to tell someone who you hate (or thoroughly dislike) that they have the IQ of a bag of rocks, prat is how you'd go about doing it! This is because prat is the slang term for a generally stupid...