Behind the honey-coloured stone and Georgian elegance lies a sharp-tongued, slang-loving city with its own way of roasting tourists, judging hills, and pretending Bristol doesn't exist. The Bath Slang Dictionary is your insider guide to the real language of Bath - the phrases locals actually use in pubs, streets, shops, and side-eye conversations. This A-Z slang dictionary features 500 Bath slang words and expressions, with: Clear definitionsReal-life example sentencesPlain-English translations anyone can understandFrom phrases born in cramped historic streets to expressions forged halfway up a hill someone promised was "only five minutes," this book captures Bath exactly as it sounds when no one's being polite. Perfect for: Visitors who want to sound less like touristsLocals who want to laugh at themselvesLanguage lovers, slang collectors, and UK culture fansUnique, funny gifts with real personalityWhether you're navigating Westgate after midnight, dodging hen parties, or learning why "posh" in Bath doesn't always mean rich, this book decodes it all - with humour, honesty, and zero spa-music nonsense. If you love British slang, regional humour, or Bath itself, this dictionary belongs on your shelf.
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