🇬🇧 British English
In the UK, if someone says “I’m knackered,” how do they feel?
Very tired / exhausted
What does “cool” mean when used to describe something or someone?
Great / nice / impressive
What do Australians mean by “brekkie”?
Breakfast
What does it mean if something is “lit”?
Exciting / amazing / very fun
What does "lol" stand for?
Laughing Out Loud
What does a British person mean when they say “fancy a cuppa?”
Do you want a cup of tea?
What does it mean to “hang out” with friends?
Spend time together casually
If someone says “Let’s have a barbie,” what are they suggesting?
Let’s have a barbecue
If someone says “That’s sus,” what do they mean?
Suspicious / sketchy
What does "tbh" mean?
To Be Honest
If someone says “That’s rubbish!”, what do they mean?
That’s bad / nonsense / not true
If someone says “That movie was a bummer,” what do they mean?
It was disappointing or sad
If an Aussie says “He’s a top bloke,” what do they mean?
He’s a really good guy / a great person
What does it mean to “flex” on someone?
To show off or brag
If someone says “I got major FOMO,” what are they feeling?
Fear of Missing Out
What’s a “loo”?
Toilet / bathroom
In American English, what are “bucks”?
Dollars / money
Australians often say “arvo.” What time of day does that mean?
Afternoon
What does it mean to “spill the tea”?
Share gossip or secrets
What does it mean to “DM” someone?
Send a direct message (usually on social media)
If something is “cheeky,” what kind of attitude does it have?
Slightly rude but funny or charming (e.g., “a cheeky joke”)
What does it mean to “crash” at someone’s place?
Sleep there / stay overnight unexpectedly
If someone says “I lost my thongs at the beach,” what did they lose?
Flip-flops / sandals
If someone “ghosts” you, what did they do?
They suddenly stopped replying or disappeared (socially or online)
What does “Ain't no way" mean?
"I can't believe it" / "I'm shocked" / "That's impossible"