In standard English, “bloody” usually refers to something covered in blood. In British slang, though, this is an intensifier (something that puts stress or importance on another word) and a mild expletive (swear word).

“Bloody British English is bloody confusing! Bloody hell! Why do they have so much bloody slang?”

British slang may seem confusing. It is not always the same as American slang. As you can see, the same words can mean very different things depending on whether you are talking to a Brit or an American, so be careful!

We all know improving language skills is no fluke—it takes practice. It doesn’t have to be boring, though. Just follow my advice and check out some of the clips in this article.

When you feel confident, you could always try some of your new words out on a real Brit (either in person or on the italki website).

I guarantee they will be chuffed with your efforts!

So what are you waiting for?

You’d better get cracking, mate!