Jamie's Slang Dictionary

Learn the meanings of Jamie's favorite words.

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  • Bang it – mix it

     

  • Biscuit – cookie

     

  • Boxing Day – day after Christmas

     

  • Carry on – proceed

     

  • Chuck it – put in

     

  • Cracking – get going

     

  • Easy peasy – very simple

     

  • Hamper – gift basket

     

  • Hen Night – bachelorette party

     

  • Kitchen paper – paper towels

     

  • Lovely jubbly – really nice

     

  • Malarkey – blah blah blah

     

  • Mate – buddy

     

  • Muck around – have fun

     

  • Over the moon – happy

     

  • Pukka – excellent

     

  • Quid – slang for British money, equivalent to about U.S. $1.50

     

  • Spits – splatters

     

  • Whack it here – place in

     

  • Whiz it – mix together

     

  • Wicked – cool

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