A monster online slang dictionary of the rich colourful language we call slang... all from a British perspective, with new slang added every month. A brief essay outlining the parameters of this dictionary and information on slang can be read in the slang introduction which, to avoid disappointment, I'd recommend reading before suggesting slang for inclusion in the dictionary.
Should you wish to do further research I have presented a selection of good source material... books (you remember those don't you?), on the bibliography page. Finally, don't forget the articles on slang and language, including ones on Gordon Bennett, Cockney rhyming slang, the full monty and nadsat glossary.
A monster online slang dictionary of the rich colourful language we call slang... all from a British perspective, with new slang added every month. A brief essay outlining the parameters of this dictionary and information on slang can be read in the slang introduction which, to avoid disappointment, I'd recommend reading before suggesting slang for inclusion in the dictionary. Should you wish to do further research I have presented a selection of good source material... books, (you remember those don't you?) on the bibliography page. Finally, don't forget the articles on slang and language, including ones on Gordon Bennett, Cockney rhyming slang, the full monty and nadsat glossary.
The Slang Dictionary
Some of the things you'll find on this online slang dictionary website.
Introduction to Slang
A few serious words about slang, this dictionary, dialects, and why we've gone to the trouble of listing all these bizarre expressions. Yes, it's the the intro. Don’t skip it — or do, we’re not your mum.
A-Z of slang
Feast your eyeballs on our alphabetised buffet of slang. Start at A, go all the way to Z, or just jump to the juicy bits. You’re in charge.
Search the Dictionary
Looking for specific slang? Whack it into the search box and let the magic happen. No need to scroll endlessly like it's 1998.
Suggest Slang
Think you’ve got a slang gem we’ve missed? Send it in! If it passes our elite panel of slang snobs (aka the editorial team), it might just make the cut. This isn’t Urban Dictionary, after all.
Slang Bibliography
Books! Yes, those ancient artifacts filled with pages and words. We’ve got a list of reads that’ll teach you more about slang than your dodgy mate down the pub ever could.
Slang Articles
Dive into our mini essays on topics like rhyming slang, the full monty, Gordon Bennett, and whatever nadsat is (spoiler: it’s from A Clockwork Orange). Intrigued? Read more....
A Slang Thesaurus
Still a baby, but growing fast! This is our attempt at sorting slang by topic instead of alphabet. Curious? Visit our shiny spin-off: the Online Slang Thesaurus.
Slang Links
We've scoured the web so you don’t have to. Here are some top-notch slang and language sites worth visiting — rabbit holes await.