British Slang Insults, Flirting, and Compliments

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering British slang insults, flirting terms, and compliments based on the provided lecture transcript.

plonker

A classic way to refer to someone who is being a bit stupid, often used in a joking way.

muppet

Used when someone is being a bit silly or stupid.

wally

Used when someone is being foolish, but it is often used in an affectionate way.

mug

Implies that someone is easily tricked by other people; less playful than 'plonker' or 'muppet'.

basic

A term for someone who mindlessly follows trends in order to be more popular, but lacks their own style and originality.

doughnut / donut

Used if someone is thought to be stupid or incompetent.

to lose the plot

When someone is unable to handle a situation or they are acting in a weird manner.

melt

A noun used when someone is seen to be overly emotional, or when they don't have the courage to do something.

silly billy

A juvenile phrase used jokingly toward someone or to younger children.

weapon

As an insult, it refers to someone who is an idiot; as a compliment, it refers to someone very skilled.

buffoon

Refers to someone who is stupid and a bit of a clown.

to be as useful as a chocolate teapot

Used when someone is being unhelpful or not able to complete a task competently.

not the sharpest tool in the shed

Used when someone is generally not the most intelligent.

as useful as a chocolate fireguard

A variation of the phrase 'as useful as a chocolate teapot'.

to be as thick as two short planks

A phrase used to insult someone's intelligence.

You absolute _____

A phrase often followed by a noun or random object to exaggerate an insult and indicate someone is daft.

You massive / total _____

Intensifiers used with insult nouns or random objects to strengthen the insult.

to eye sb. up

To look at someone you find attractive.

punching

Dating someone more attractive than you.

peng

Attractive or appealing.

chat up

Trying to get a date by being witty.

a bit of alright

Attractive, though cheeky and slightly old-fashioned.

well fit

Very good-looking.

lush

Good-looking, attractive.

tidy

Gorgeous, perfect (especially popular in Wales).

belter

Something or someone truly impressive.

corker

Something excellent or outstanding.

top-notch

First-rate, excellent.

proper legend

Someone genuinely admirable or helpful.

dead good

Really great.

sound

Reliable, good, or decent.

not too shabby

Pretty good; a form of understated British praise.

the business

The best, top quality.