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What do British people say instead of you guys?
“You guys” is fairly common, when talking to groups of friends; maybe also “you people” or “you all” (but seldom “y’all”, except in parody). Otherwise, it’s just “you”.
How do you say dude in UK?
PB Trans: Dude is an Americanism but now widely used in the UK. I’d use “mate” in this context though.
What is a British word for people?
British people in general are called brit or in plural britek but the term is less widespread. Great Britain is called Nagy-Britannia but the United Kingdom is called Egyesült Királyság.
What can you say instead of you guys?
Alternatives to “guys”:
- All.
- You.
- Team.
- Everyone/everybody.
- Folks.
- People.
- Friends/pals/peeps (informal settings)
Is guys a slang word?
“It is not proper etiquette to refer to everyone as ‘guys,'” she told Business Insider. “This is a slang term and should be avoided. National etiquette expert Diane Gottsman says that “guys” is a term of familiarity, friendship, and even endearment.
What do you call a friend in British slang?
‘Mate’ – one of the commonly used terms of endearment and affection in British slang terms. Used when you are talking to a close friend, and is often easily substituted for the American ‘buddy’, ‘pal’, or ‘dude’.
What do you call a person from London?
Cockney – A person native to East London. Blimey – Similar to the American wow, blimey is used to describe something that takes you by surprise. Bloke – Similar to guy in America, it is a blanket term to describe a man in general. Bollocks – One of the more well-known British terms, it actually has a multitude of meanings.
What is British slang and why does it matter?
British slang is a niche of its own, evolving and transforming and adapting from city to city and from year to year, just as the English language itself has done.
What are some British slang words for baby?
You can find these words and much more in Anglotopia’s Dictionary of British Slang – available from major bookstores and on eBook. Pushchair – A step down from a pram for older babies – a stroller. Nappy – What the British call a diaper. Antenatal – What the British call pre-natal healthcare. Bairn – Sometimes how they say baby in Scotland.