1. Family
   Friends
2. Strangers
   Students

"Mate" is also used to address strangers in informal situations. The American English equivalent is "pal."

1. It means you're happy.
   It's means you're not surprised.
2. It means you're angry.
   It means you could have done better.

"Chuffed" is often used in the phrase "chuffed to bits." The word originates from a 1950s dialect where chuff meant "plump or pleased."

1. You're running late.
   You're getting angry.
2. You're not acting normally.
   You're unable to finish a book.

To "lose the plot" is to act in a disorganized or irrational manner. It can also mean to no longer understand a situation.

1. Lay
   Stand
2. Sit
   Sleep

A "kip" usually takes place in somewhere that is not your own bed. It often refers to a nap.

1. It is not trustworthy.
   It is explosive.
2. It is bad.
   It is unnecessary.

"Wonky" can also refer to something that is not level. Another definition is something that is unsatisfactory.

1. It's useless.
   It's broken.
2. It's questionable.
   It's ugly.

"Dodgy" entered English in the 1860s with the meaning of evasive or tricky. It also means anything that is not sound or reliable.

1. Foolishly
   Altruistically
2. Kindly
   Impartially

While Americans would say someone is a "nut," a British English speaker would say they are a "nutter." A "nutter" is someone who behaves strangely. It can also be used to describe someone who is insane, but that usage is offensive.

1. Steal
   Play with
2. Use
   Borrow

If you "nick" something, you may get "nicked." "Nick" is used to mean both "to steal" and "to be arrested."

1. Clothing
   Food
2. The American dollar
   The British pound

The origin of "quid" is not known for certain. However, the prevailing theory is that it comes form the Latin phrase "quid pro quo," which means "one thing for another."

1. Happy
   Queasy
2. Hungry
   Restless

"Collywobbles" is used to describe stomach pain. It can also be used in cases of extreme anxiety or nervousness.

1. It's a complete mess.
   It's a dangerous situation.
2. It's an unwise decision.
   It's bad advice.

A "dog's dinner" means the same thing as a "dog's breakfast." The phrase can also be used in "dressed like a dog's dinner," which means dressed inappropriately for an occasion.

1. School
   Music lessons
2. Playing sports
   University

"Uni" is a shortened form of university. It entered English in the late 19th century from Australia.

1. A random assortment of things
   The important pieces of information
2. Bad news
   Things you shouldn't worry about

"Bits and bobs" can also refer to many different types of little jobs. Synonyms include hodgepodge and mishmash.

1. It's good news.
   It's interesting.
2. It's nonsense.
   It's bad news.

"Rubbish" means worthless or untrue. It can also refer to trash as in "rubbish bin," which in American English would be called a trashcan.

1. Having a chat
   Having an argument
2. Discussing important matters
   Drinking together

A chinwag can be about everyday life, such as gossip. It is a pleasant conversation.

1. Excited
   Happy
2. Meh
   Annoyed

"Cheesed off" can also mean disappointed with something. The origin is unknown, but it was first recorded in the mid-1900s.

1. Important information
   A long speech
2. Nonsense
   Directions

Codswallop was first recorded in the 1960s. Synonyms include balderdash, claptrap, and baloney.

1. It's money.
   It's good news.
2. It's an attractive woman.
   It's an attractive man.

In the 1950s, "dosh" began to be used. Synonyms for "dosh" include "moolah" and "cheddar."

1. Computer
   Television
2. A newspaper
   Radio

The slang "gogglebox" dates to the mid-1900s. The word is also the name of a British reality show where people watch television and their reactions are filmed.

1. You're sick.
   You're depressed.
2. You're tired.
   You're dizzy.

Not only does "knackered" mean very tired, it can also mean broken or two old to use. The word is also used in Australia.

1. It went horribly wrong.
   It went extremely well.
2. It literally resembles a fruit.
   It is mildly uninteresting.

The term "pear-shaped" likely originates as Royal Air Force slang. The phrase is mainly used in the United Kingdom, but can occasionally be heard in Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.

1. Knowledge
   Luck
2. Common sense
   Money

"Skint" means penniless. It was first record in the 1920s.

1. They're kissing.
   They're stealing.
2. They're fighting.
   They're cheating.

A "snog" is a long period of kissing and cuddling. The word was first documented in the 1940s.

1. A car
   Money
2. Common sense
   Style

"Naff" was first used in the 1950s. It can be used to be a lack of taste or in the phrase "naff off" to tell someone to go away.

1. It's cheap wine.
   It's greasy food.
2. It's terrible food.
   It's overcooked meat.

"Plonk" is inferior wine. It was first used in 1930s Australia.

1. It's a fancy bakery.
   It's a party store.
2. It's a supermarket.
   It's a liquor store.

An off-licence sells alcoholic beverages that are consumed elsewhere. The word also refers to the licence that permits alcohol sales.

1. That person boasts, but cannot back up their claims.
   That person is not very bright.
2. That person has no backbone.
   That person is an embarrassment.

"All mouth and no trousers" is sometimes said as "all mouth and trouser." An American may say all bark and no bite.

1. Chatting
   Arguing
2. Having a fist fight
   Drinking together

In the early-1800s, argy-bargy was first used. It is a reduplication that comes from Scots and English dialect "argy," which means argue.

1. They are outstanding.
   They are intelligent.
2. They are charming.
   They insert corks into wine bottles.

"Corker" can be used to describe a person or thing. It can also refer to a remark that cannot be argued with, so it ends a discussion.

1. Eavesdrop
   Disrupt
2. Party
   Laugh

Earwigs are small insects with what look like pincers. They were once thought to crawl into human ears. This is where the slang comes from.

1. You're knowledgeable.
   You're talented.
2. You're a showoff.
   You're interesting.

"Know one's onions" means to be knowledgeable or skilled in a subject. Synonyms are to be a master or qualified in some subject.

1. They're ignorant.
   They're stupid.
2. They're slow.
   They're always angry.

A "numpty" is a stupid or ineffectual person. The word is of Scottish origin and was first used in the 1980s.

1. Avoid without permission
   Stay home sick
2. Dislike
   Cheat on a test

The meaning "to avoid school or work without permission" was first recorded in the late 1800s. It may be derived from the French word "esquiver," which means "to dodge or evade."

1. Giving you presents
   Complimenting you
2. Yelling at you
   Teasing you

"Taking the Mickey" comes from Cockney rhyming slang for "taking the piss." If you are teasing someone, then you would be "taking the Mickey out of" them. Sometimes people will substitute "Mick" or "Michael" for "Mickey."

1. Leave early
   Sleep
2. Stay late
   Joke around during class

"Wag off" means to be truant. It can also mean to waste time.