The butter LONDON Dictionary

As in Aston-Martin, the British super car made famous by James Bond in the 1964 film 'Goldfinger'.

All Hail is used as an acclamation or welcome, as in "All Hail this gorgeous lacquer".

The beloved Cockney pickpocket in Oliver Twist was known as "The Artful Dodger".

The big smoke, an affectionate name for the city of London, due to heavy smog caused by Victorian chimney stacks and trains.

A person with a silver tongue; a charlatan

This term refers to the noise made when sticking ones tongue out and blowing, usually as a rude gesture to another person.

Vintage slang for a pornographic film. Ah, the good 'ol days.

Branwen is a female raven belonging to the Queen of England. She currently resides at the Tower of London.

The international motor racing colour of Great Britain, this green used to be the standard paint colour on all Formula One racing cars in the days before sponsorship.

British reference to ones "booty" or butt.

Brit slang for someone who is sleazy and fake, or tries to pick up women who are out of his league.

A term of endearments for someone who is saying things that are a bit naughty (usually a child).

Chimney sweeps were often depicted in Victorian literature as heartless, abusive scoundrels.

The sexiest red in history, by butter LONDON.

Term of affection used between fashionistas.

A "diamond geezer" is what the Cockneys call a kind, helpful and reliable man; A gem of a man.

A club term from the rave days of the early 90's for a tablet of Ecstasy.

Dosh is Brit slang for money or cash. "Can I have a bit of dosh, love? I fancy a kebab."

Any group of British women who are truly slaves to fashion, or work for one of the top UK fashion magazines.

A pair of ladies underpants adorned with ruffles.

A British bachelorette party.

A rowing race held every year on the river Thames, used primarily as an excuse for very rich Brits to get smashed on the riverbanks.

A posh young man, usually loud-spoken, narcissistic, and terribly, terribly English.

The abbreviation for "Her Royal Highness", (or Queen Liz).

A type of seedless orange. Also Brit slang for an infertile man.

To be tired or exhausted. "Wow, you look knackered. What did you get up to last night?!"

Brit slang for a drunken party.

Adding the prefix "La" to anyone's name implies that they are a diva. A Fashionista's nickname for England's most famous model.

A derogatory term for an arrogant, conceited woman. A snob.

King of Scotland 1040-57. Also a play by William Shakespeare about the dangers of the lust for power and betrayal of friends. (Just like Keifer in '24')

Hand mixed for the Vena Cava designers, who named it after the dark purple, rusty center of a bone.

British street slang for an ugly person. "Did you see that face? What a minger!"

A fool or idiot (an especially ironic way of referring to oneself).

One day my prince will come and I will wrap him around my tiny, sparkling finger.

An informal and typically affectionate term for Britain, chiefly used by soldiers in World War I, and World War II.

A Pearly Queen is a woman dressed in a traditional Cockney costume covered in mother-of-pearl buttons.

Large, cylindrical public mailboxes only seen in Britain, which are always painted a specific shade of red.

A modern icon that symbolizes breast cancer awareness.

A modern icon that symbolizes breast cancer awareness.

Beloved monarch, responsible for many of London's most beautiful landmarks. (Also the name of about 3,000 English pubs).

Cockney Rhyming slang for a cup of tea. "Put the kettle on Love, I fancy a Rosie Lee."

The Royal Navy is the oldest of the British armed services and played a key part in establishing the British Empire.

Nickname for Jack the Ripper, as coined in the legendary film, 'This Is Spinal Tap'.

An unprincipled, dishonorable person, villain, or scamp. Your ex-boyfriend, your builder, and your boss rolled into one.

Brit-speak for "slut".

To kiss passionately or "make out".

A highly prestigious invitation extended to important and boring members of the British public.

The often mispronounced river that runs through London. It's "Tims", you crazy Yanks!

British slang for being naked.

Brit slang for the police, also known as "coppers"

A slightly derogatory name for a member of the British upper class.

A tattoo on the small of a woman's back, whose presence signifies that she is "easy".

Cruel slang for a woman who has "overdone" the collagen in her lips, leaving her with a rather fishy face.

The Union Jack is the name for the United Kingdom's flag.

Things reminiscent of the Victorian era, such as corsets, top hats and Syphilis.

In honour of the Saucy Yank who ran away with the king's heart.

London's answer to "Broadway" in NYC, where hopeful starlets alight from buses and straight into strip clubs.

Brit slang for impossibly slim, beautiful, "stay-at-home mums".