Slang

nullSlangSlangSlang is a type of very informal language. It is not usually considered a standard part of the Language but can. still be spoken by many people. Slang words are often more commonly about things (taboo subjects) that are difficult or unpleasant to talk about. i.e. many slang words are about violence, crime drugs or sex.Types of slangTypes of slangSlang may often be related to a specific geographical area or a certain subculture. For example people in East London speak a certain type of slang and so do people that are involved with the hip-hop subculture. Many slang words are normal words that go on to have a completely different Different MeaningsDifferent MeaningsMany slang words are normal words that go on to have a completely different meaning. E.G. Gay or Queer= Homosexual Cool= good, fine or excellent Wicked= awesome great Many slang words become so common that they are no longer considered slang. The word Gay is no the acceptable word for Homosexual. In the past it would have been considered slang.Cockney Rhyming SlangCockney Rhyming SlangThe most famous type of the UK is probably Cockney rhyming slang. A cockney is somebody from East London. The word is also used to refer to the language they speak. Cockney Rhyming slang uses small phrases in place of certain words. The small phrase rhymes with the original word. I will show you some examples. Cockney Rhyming SlangCockney Rhyming SlangBarnet Fair= Hair Lben: Hello Carlos, I thought you had a job interview tomorrow Carlos: I do Lben: Really? You should get your barnet cut. It looks terrible More examplesMore examplesNow I’m going to show you some more examples of cockney rhyming slang. See if you can guess the meaning!Adam & EveAdam & Eve JoJo: Sara you’ll never get what has happened. Sara: What? JoJo: Jeanne has met a really rich man and is getting married. JoJo: Wow. I don’t Adam and Eve it.Apples and PearsApples and PearsNiki: Where is Don? I want to kill him Sam: Oh, he has just ran up the apples and pears. He knows you want to kill him. NiKi: I’m going to go up there and get him.Boat RaceBoat Race Sophie: Hey Don, what do you think of that girl over there, she is sexy, huh? Don: I don’t think so, she has a good body but an ugly boat race.(having a) Tin Bath(having a) Tin Bath Jane: Gladys I have some really good gossip. Gladys: What, tell me now? Jane: Winnie has 3 different boyfriends at the moment! Gladys: No way, you must be having a tin bath.Butcher’s HookButcher’s HookFanny: Hi Faye, you have lots of bags there. Where have you been? Faye: Oh I have just been to Hong Kong to do some clothes shopping. Fanny: You bought so much. Give us a butchers then…China PlateChina PlateLavender: Lena, long time no see. How are you? Lena: Pretty good my china, pretty good. Lavender: That is good to hear.Dog and BoneDog and BoneWaiting: Yoyo, remember that handsome man we met last week? YOYO: Yes. Waiting: Well I need his number: YoYo: Why? Waiting: Well,I had my dog and bone stolen yesterday and I don’t have any numbers left. YoYo: Sorry I can’t help you. That man is mine!Pork PiesPork PiesApple: Kiko you look drunk to me. Have you been drinking? Kiko: No I haven’t, I promise. Apple: Don’t tell pork pies to me. I want the truth. Have you? Kiko: Ok Ok. I admit it. I did have one or two. Apple: You are a dirty liar!Ruby MurrayRuby MurrayEvening: I’m really hungry. Do you want to go for some Japanese food. Faye: I don’t like Japanese food. Why don’t we go for a Ruby murray instead. Evening: Sure, I love Indian food.Trouble and StrifeTrouble and StrifeFaris: Come on man, just stay for one more beer. Alicia: I can’t Nicole, no way. Faris: Just one, don’t be boring. Alicia: I can’t. If I get home late the trouble and strife will kill me.Whistle and FluteWhistle and FluteJane: Hey Carlos, that’s a nice whistle. Carlos: Thanks Jane. I got it in Humen. I quite like it but the sleeves are too long. Jane: Yes I see. Maybe you should change it.Pair workPair workIn pairs write your own short dialogues using cockney rhyming slang. You have 5 minutes!Other common UK SlangOther common UK SlangAlright= this is used as a greeting like how are you. Birds= girls bloke= man Geezer= man Fella= man Booze= alcohol Brekkie= brekfastUK slang continuedUK slang continuedChat= to talk Cheers= thanks Cuppa= cup of tea Chill= relax Dosh/dough/wonga/mulah/bunce= money Fag: cigarette Fit= attractive personSome more slangSome more slangFiver= five pound note…tenner= ten pound note. Grub/Nosh/Scran/Munch= Food Gutted=depressed, very upset Kip=short sleep Knackered=very very tired Laters= see you later (for teenagers) mate=friendAnd more…And more…Quality= very good, brilliant Peckish= a little bit hungry pinch= steal Pissed=drunk Quid=one pound (money) Snog=kiss (on the mouth) Sorted= under control Stroll= walk Ta= thanks Telly= TelevisionAnd more…And more… Uni= university Veggie= vegetarian Whinge= complain skint= having no moneyDialogueDialogueSam: Hey Carlos. Do you want to go to the pub tonight? Carlos: Nah, not really. I’m knackered so I think I just going to watch the telly. I’m completely skint anyway. Sam: Oh, come on mate. It will be a laugh. I can lend you a tenner if you are out of dough. Carlos: Will there be any fit birds there? Sam: Sure, there will be loads. That bird you snogged last week will be there. She is well up for it mate. You will be gutted if she finds someone else. Carlos: Quality. I will come. Let’s not drink to much booze though. I don’t want to get too pissed tonight. Sam: No problem. I’m a bit peckish though. Why don’t we go for some grub first. Carlos: Cool. We’ll do that then, then go and find some birds. Sam: Ok, but I’m not talking to that fat one like last time.