Qrow Beithir wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:19

Rhys Read wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:18

Qrow Beithir wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:16

Keith Moore wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:14 my dog is bare daft. he is super silly,

Part of me wants to go
"AHABSHAH, BABEY"
The other part is saying
"Ew dog"

there are two wolves inside if you... One is secretly a cat

y2 Rhys: No there's only one. and it's a secret anyways

CACKLING

Ashley Montez wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:27 The only daft decision I made was eating banana yesterday!

British Slang-clopedia

Bare

Reducio

You can say it instead of "very" or - depending on the situation - "a lot of". (Provided by: Lucian Mornstern)

Examples That’s bare funny! ☞ that’s very funny
I earn bare money ☞ I earn a lot of money

Chuck

Reducio

Throw (Provided by: Clara Alexander)

Example It's too daft to chuck your chances away

Chuffed

Reducio

Happy/pleased. (Provided by: Lucian)

Example Chelsea won their footy match today, I’m well chuffed

Daft

Reducio

Silly, foolish (Provided by: Rhys Read)

Example It was quite daft of him to sneak into the forbidden forest, especially with bright orange robes on.

Dishy

Reducio

A way of describing someone is attractive (Provided by: Rhys)

Example Rhys thought Qrow was rather dishy

Fancy

Reducio

To like, in the crush sense (Provided by: Rhys)

Example Rhys and Qrow both fancy each other, but neither is ready for a relationship yet.

Fishy

Reducio

Suspicious, sus (Provided by: Lucia Fox)

Example That kid's looking a bit fishy.

Naff

Reducio

Naff essentially means rubbish, but its only used in the descriptive sense rather than the literal sense. (Provided by: Qrow Beithir) Naff can also be nothing. (Provided by: Lucian)

Examples Ugh, this cake is naff! ☞ This cake is rubbish
I got naff all sleep ☞ I got no sleep.

Nout

Reducio

Another way to say 'nothing'. (Provided by: Clara)

Example I did nout this week ☞ I did nothing this week.

Owt

Reducio

Pronounced 'oht', a variation of 'nout', a way to say 'nothing' (Provided by: Lucian)

Snog

Reducio

To kiss, smooch, make out (Provided by: Rhys)

Example Everyone was pressuring Bailey and Kim to finally snog and get it over with.

Spill the tea

Reducio

Tell me the gossip (Provided by: Lucia)

Tad

Reducio

A little (Provided by: Lucia)

Example I think this dress is a tad short on me.

Wee

Reducio

Short (Provided by: Clara)

Example The wee yin likes the horse ☞ The little child likes the horse

What you saying (wys)

Reducio

A greeting that means like “what’s up” “how are you” (Provided by: Lucian)

Example Wys? Not much, mate ☞ What's up? Not much, mate.

Yin

Reducio

Child (Provided by: Clara, see 'wee')

Zilch

Reducio

nothing, nout, naught - often used with "nada", same meaning. (Provided by: Lucia)
Example I did zilch today.
How much do I have in this bag? Zilch. Nada. Nothing.

Levi Hawthorne wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:31 If someone has already done this, I apologize. But this way I can keep track of it at least...

British Slang-clopedia

Bare

Reducio

You can say it instead of "very" or - depending on the situation - "a lot of". (Provided by: Lucian Mornstern)

Examples That’s bare funny! ☞ that’s very funny
I earn bare money ☞ I earn a lot of money

Chuck

Reducio

Throw (Provided by: Clara Alexander)

Example It's too daft to chuck your chances away

Chuffed

Reducio

Happy/pleased. (Provided by: Lucian)

Example Chelsea won their footy match today, I’m well chuffed

Daft

Reducio

Silly, foolish (Provided by: Rhys Read)

Example It was quite daft of him to sneak into the forbidden forest, especially with bright orange robes on.

Dishy

Reducio

A way of describing someone is attractive (Provided by: Rhys)

Example Rhys thought Qrow was rather dishy

Fancy

Reducio

To like, in the crush sense (Provided by: Rhys)

Example Rhys and Qrow both fancy each other, but neither is ready for a relationship yet.

Fishy

Reducio

Suspicious, sus (Provided by: Lucia Fox)

Example That kid's looking a bit fishy.

Naff

Reducio

Naff essentially means rubbish, but its only used in the descriptive sense rather than the literal sense. (Provided by: Qrow Beithir) Naff can also be nothing. (Provided by: Lucian)

Examples Ugh, this cake is naff! ☞ This cake is rubbish
I got naff all sleep ☞ I got no sleep.

Nout

Reducio

Another way to say 'nothing'. (Provided by: Clara)

Example I did nout this week ☞ I did nothing this week.

Owt

Reducio

Pronounced 'oht', a variation of 'nout', a way to say 'nothing' (Provided by: Lucian)

Snog

Reducio

To kiss, smooch, make out (Provided by: Rhys)

Example Everyone was pressuring Bailey and Kim to finally snog and get it over with.

Spill the tea

Reducio

Tell me the gossip (Provided by: Lucia)

Tad

Reducio

A little (Provided by: Lucia)

Example I think this dress is a tad short on me.

Tosser

Reducio

an unpleasant person, which can either be used unironically or ironically as a teasing remark (Provided by: Rhys)

Example ugh, I cannot stand that guy! what a tosser!
I won't be at lunch tomorrow. Tosser!

Wee

Reducio

Short (Provided by: Clara)

Example The wee yin likes the horse ☞ The little child likes the horse

What you saying (wys)

Reducio

A greeting that means like “what’s up” “how are you” (Provided by: Lucian)

Example Wys? Not much, mate ☞ What's up? Not much, mate.

Yin

Reducio

Child (Provided by: Clara, see 'wee')

Zilch

Reducio

nothing, nout, naught - often used with "nada", same meaning. (Provided by: Lucia)
Example I did zilch today.
How much do I have in this bag? Zilch. Nada. Nothing.

Rhys Read wrote: 11 May 2023, 17:27 posting anyways, because I got the go ahead. We will have two wotd!!

Word/Phrase of the day: Tosser
Meaning: an unpleasant person, which can either be used unironically or ironically as a teasing remark
Example:
(literal)Person 1: ugh, I cannot stand that guy! what a tosser!

(teasing) Person 1: I won't be at lunch tomorrow.
Person 2: tosser! where'll you be?
Person 1: I have an appointment.
Person 2: Ah, well, I'll miss you! I'll be bare chuffed to see you afterwards!

note: tosser is most often used in a teasing context in the popular marauders fanfic titled All The Young Dudes on Ao3

Rhys Read wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:28

Ashley Montez wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:27 The only daft decision I made was eating banana yesterday!

mate, that's not daft, that's brilliant!

Ashley Montez wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:59

Rhys Read wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:28

Ashley Montez wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:27 The only daft decision I made was eating banana yesterday!

mate, that's not daft, that's brilliant!

They cause my tonsils to react, leaving me bedridden for days/weeks.

Yes, indeed. I agree with Prof Mateo that when choosing slang words to employ, it is best to consider their past usage as well as how they are used in various contexts. Some terms can be offensive or used inappropriately, which may violate the site rules.

Rhys Read wrote: 12 May 2023, 15:01

Ashley Montez wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:59

Rhys Read wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:28

Ashley Montez wrote: 12 May 2023, 14:27 The only daft decision I made was eating banana yesterday!

mate, that's not daft, that's brilliant!

They cause my tonsils to react, leaving me bedridden for days/weeks.

Yes, indeed. I agree with Prof Mateo that when choosing slang words to employ, it is best to consider their past usage as well as how they are used in various contexts. Some terms can be offensive or used inappropriately, which may violate the site rules.

Oh, I'm bare sorry to hear that! Yes, it was a bit daft of you to eat banana!!