Speak like the English

1. Ta
   Another way of saying thank you (particularly in the Midlands and North England).
   
   
2. Ta ra
   Not another version of thank you, rather a way of saying good bye.
   
   
3. All right?
   Commonly used as a greeting, like asking 'how are you?'
   
   
4. Guv’nor (or simply ‘Guv’)
   More commonly used by Londoners and is shortened from Governor.  It’s like saying ‘mate’ or ‘buddy’.
   
   
5. Plonker
   A stupid person.
   
   
6. Chav
   A derogatory term meaning tacky and used to describe a persons character as well as their clothing.  Best not to say to someones face.
   
   
7. Gann’n doon toon
   Hailing from the north-east of England and translates to ‘going into town’.
   
   
8. Aye
   Another word hailing from the north-east of England and meaning, simply ‘yes’.
   
   
9. Ow bin yer?
   Midlands-speak for ‘how’ve you been?'.
   
   
10. Owd up
    The way the folks in the Midlands say ‘hold up’ (or ‘wait a minute’).

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