Reactions

Right?; isn’t that true?; an expression of agreement or a request for confirmation.

“That queue was ridiculous, ahlie?”

Stop it, leave it alone, or do not continue.

“Allow it, you know that’s not true.”

Brother, friend, or a familiar way to address a man.

“Bruv, you left your bag.”

Funny, amusing, ridiculous in an entertaining way, or full of comic energy.

“Your aunt is gas—she had everyone laughing.”

Very excited, hyped, pleased, or—in some contexts—overconfident.

“He was so gassed when he passed his driving test.”

So surprised or astonished that it is difficult to speak.

“I was gobsmacked when they announced the winner.”

Extremely disappointed, upset, or emotionally crushed by an outcome.

“I was gutted when the concert was cancelled.”

Time-consuming, tedious, annoying, difficult, or not worth the effort required.

“Changing trains three times just to get there is long.”

Bad, unfortunate, harsh, embarrassing, or unfair.

“You missed the last train? That’s peak.”

Extremely embarrassed, ashamed, or red-faced about something.

“I called the teacher ‘Mam’—I was scarlet.”

Mocking someone, making them look silly, or behaving as though a situation is not being taken seriously.

“They were taking the mick out of his new haircut.”