1. “I DIDN’T DO NOTHING”
Double-negative. Means the opposite of what it says. Anglo-Saxon derivation. Authentic pronunciation: [nah-fink].
2. “DYANOWADDIMEAN?”
Composite, from the original: “Do you know what I mean?”
3. “WOTCHA”
Entirely meaningless phatic filler.
4. “BREXIT MEANS BREXIT”
Entirely meaningless phatic filler.
5. “DON’T EVEN…”
Just don’t, okay?
6. “MEH”
Not yet a word. A sound that indifferent bodies make.
7. “AMAZEBALLS”
Complimentary adjective. Hopefully short-lived.
8. “WE’RE GOING TO MAKE A SUCCESS OF IT”
“We’re all going to die! Mwah-ha-ha-ha!!” Cue: [evil laughter…]
On a related note, watch this video for some refreshing perspectives from refugees in the UK, via BBC Three.
Feel free to add your own suggested phrases below.
Happy weekend!
Ben- this post was ‘well good’… hope you don’t mind if I reblog it. Happy friday! 😉
Thanks Sam. You’re welcome.
I ain’t doin nah queens inglish test ‘cos my langwidge is perfict, innit?
Ahh..so you don’t agree with me? Jog on!…my suggested phrase. 😉
“Knock me up at nine o’clock” isn’t an invitation to impregnate someone.