BRITISH SLANGS FOR IELTS (Part 11)

• ˜Cor - You'll often hear a Brit say "cor"! It is another one of those expressions of surprise that we seem to have so many of. It will sometimes be lengthened to "cor blimey" or "cor love a duck", depending on where you are. "Cor blimey" is a variation of "Gawd Blimey" or "Gor Blimey". They are all a corruption of the oath "God Blind Me"

• Cracking - If something is cracking, it means it is the best. Usually said without pronouncing the last "G". If a girl is cracking it means she is stunning.

• Crap - The same word in both countries - but less rude here. I loved watching Brits being interviewed on US chat shows and embarrassing the interviewer when they said something was "total crap".

• Crikey - Another exclamation of surprise. Some people say "Crikey Moses".

• Crusty dragon - A booger. One of the really crispy ones.

• Daft - My Dad used to call me a daft 'apeth which is short for a daft half penny (in old money). It basically means stupid.

• Dear - If something is dear it means it is expensive. I thought Texan insurance was dear.

• Dicky - Dicky rhymes with sicky and means you feel sick.

• Diddle - To rip someone off or to con someone is to diddle them. When you visit England, check your change to make sure you haven't been diddled!