United Kingdomcanny
adjective, adverb · Regional
In the North East of England: good, pleasant, considerable. A canny lad is a nice bloke; canny good means very good.
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British Slang for Approval & Praise
7 British slang terms for approval & praise, each with its meaning, how it is pronounced and an example of it in use.
Words for saying something is good, impressive or exactly right. Nearly every language builds a large vocabulary here, and the words turn over fast — yesterday’s compliment is this year’s cringe.
chuffed
adjective · Informal
Pleased, delighted — usually about something you had a hand in. Often intensified as chuffed to bits.
mint
adjective · Regional
Excellent, brilliant. Strongest in the North of England and Scotland.
peng
adjective · Informal
Attractive; also, of food, delicious.
safe
interjection, adjective · Informal
Thanks; cool; understood. A general-purpose acknowledgement.
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sorted
adjective, interjection · Informal
Dealt with; arranged. That's the tickets sorted.
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sound
adjective, interjection · Informal
Of a person: reliable, decent, good company. He's sound.
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