01
ahlie
Current London usage
Right?; isn’t that true?; an expression of agreement or a request for confirmation.
London topic
Current London usage
26 entries show how this function appears in London speech.
02
allow it
Current London usage
Stop it, leave it alone, or do not continue.
03
bait
Current London usage
Too obvious, easily noticed, exposed, or likely to attract unwanted attention.
04
bare
Current London usage
Very; a lot; many.
05
bruv
Current London usage
Brother, friend, or a familiar way to address a man.
06
butters
Current London usage
Unattractive or unpleasant to look at, usually as a blunt and potentially hurtful judgement.
07
chirpse
Current London usage
To flirt with or chat up someone; also the act of flirting or a person someone is casually pursuing.
08
clapped
Current London usage
Extremely unattractive; in broader slang use, also badly worn, ruined, or in visibly poor condition.
09
creps
Current London usage
Trainers or athletic-style shoes.
10
ends
Current London usage
One’s neighbourhood, local area, estate, or home territory.
11
fam
Current London usage
A close friend, trusted person, or group treated like family.
12
gassed
Current London usage
Very excited, hyped, pleased, or—in some contexts—overconfident.
13
innit
Current London usage
A tag meaning roughly “isn’t it?”, “right?”, or adding emphasis.
14
jokes
Current London usage
Very funny, entertaining, enjoyable, or—in some uses—simply very good.
15
leng
Current London usage
Extremely attractive, impressive, or exceptionally good.
16
link up
Current London usage
To meet, join, or connect with someone, usually by arrangement.
17
long
Current London usage
Time-consuming, tedious, annoying, difficult, or not worth the effort required.
18
man
Current London usage
A pronoun-like form that can refer to the speaker or another person; in some MLE contexts, “man” means “I” or “me”.
19
mandem
Current London usage
A group of close male friends or associates; one’s crew.
20
peak
Current London usage
Bad, unfortunate, harsh, embarrassing, or unfair.
21
peng
Current London usage
Highly attractive, exceptionally good, or especially appealing.
22
safe
Current London usage
Good, okay, trustworthy, thanks, or an informal greeting or farewell.
23
ting
Current London usage
A thing or person; in some contexts, a romantic interest, attractive woman, partner, or casual connection.
24
wagwan
Current London usage
What’s going on?; what’s happening?; an informal greeting similar to “what’s up?”.
25
what you saying?
Current London usage
How are you?; what is happening?; what are your plans?
26
yute
Current London usage
A young person, or young people collectively; sometimes used before another noun in phrases about youth culture.