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What is Pong in British slang?

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Dictionary definition of PONG. [count] British, informal. : an unpleasant smell.
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What does Pong mean in UK?

pong. / (pɒŋ) British informal / noun. a disagreeable or offensive smell; stink.
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What does ping-pong mean in England?

uncountable noun. Ping-Pong is the game of table tennis.
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Why do people say ping-pong?

According to PCMag, the word dates back to early naval battles when submarines first located enemy ships using sonar. The transmissions would make a bright pinging noise, and that sound turned into an expression of sending a computer message to someone else. This isn't necessarily old slang.
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What do Americans call ping-pong?

“Ping Pong” As Recreational, “Table Tennis” As Official Name Of The Sport. This is why most of the people use both of the terms when describing the sport.
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What is UK slang for kissing?

To snog is to kiss. A teenage couple might snog throughout an entire two hour movie. The verb snog is British slang for kiss, cuddle, or make out.
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What is a ball in British slang?

(uncountable, Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, vulgar, colloquial) Synonym of bollocks, nonsense. That's a load of balls.
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What do British people call 8 ball?

Blackball pool (sometimes written black ball), also known as English pool, English eight-ball or simply reds and yellows, is a pool game originating in the United Kingdom and popularized across Europe and The Commonwealth, such as Australia and South Africa.
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What is a rounder British slang?

a dissolute person or drunkard.
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What does elbow bump mean in England?

/ˈel.boʊ ˌbʌmp/ uk. /ˈel.bəʊ ˌbʌmp/ a friendly greeting in which you touch someone's elbow (= the place where the arm bends) with your elbow: Doing an elbow bump instead of a handshake may still not be enough to avoid spreading the virus.
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What is a Scottish kiss?

Noun. Glasgow kiss (plural Glasgow kisses) (Britain, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.
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What is a queens kiss?

Overview. In the past, the term referred to the requirement that the office-holder to actually kiss the hands of the monarch as a symbol of personal fealty and loyalty, that fealty and loyalty being a requirement to serve in the King's or Queen's government.
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What is UK slang for love?

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  • Love/luv. The term love in Britain is often written as luv, and it gets used simply as a title most of the time. ...
  • Honey/hun. ...
  • Sweetheart. ...
  • Dear/dearie. ...
  • Darling. ...
  • Regional terms of endearment.
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What is an American kiss?

AMERICAN KISS

An American kiss, just like a French kiss, involves deep kissing but without the use of tongue. Hold your lady close by her waist and pin her closer to your body kissing her hard. Bend her a little giving support to her with your hand on her back and get lost in the romantic moment!
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Who is allowed to kiss the Queen?

You would never kiss a royal unless you were a family member or close friend. It's up to the woman if she wants to give a cheek kiss, with Mr Harrold explaining that her lead should be followed.
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Did the Queen show affection?

The Queen and Prince Philip

The Queen and her husband Prince Philip rarely engaged in public displays of affection. So it was endearing to see the couple, who were married for over 73 years, kiss each other on the cheek in 1999 on the eve of the Millennium.
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How do you address William and Kate?

For female members of The Royal Family who hold the title Her Royal Highness: "Your Royal Highness" on the first occasion, and then "Ma'am." For male members of The Royal Family who hold the title His Royal Highness: "Your Royal Highness" on the first occasion and "Sir" thereafter.
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What is a Jamaican kiss?

Fill a tumbler with ice cubes. Add a shot of Tia Maria and a shot of Jamaican light rum. Fill the tumbler with milk. Blend until smooth and serve immediately.
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What is a Swiss kiss?

In Switzerland, as in neighboring France, it is common for women and people of opposite sexes to greet each other with alternating kisses on both cheeks. The Swiss version generally involves an asymmetrical three in total, in contrast to the two more usual for 'la bise' (the kiss) across the border.
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What are cowboy kisses?

Cowboy Kisses are Silver Tongue Foods version of Candied Jalapeños. This pickle is a combination of Spicy and Sweet that mellows with age like a fine wine, but chances are you won't be able to keep it around long enough to find out! Pairs well with cream cheese, eat it on a cracker or whip it into a spread.
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What is American slang for fist bump?

A fist bump (also known as a bro fist or power five) is a gesture similar in meaning to a handshake or high five. A fist bump can also be a symbol of giving respect or approval, as well as companionship between two people.
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What does fist bump mean UK?

uk. /ˈfɪst.bʌmp/ us. /ˈfɪst.bʌmp/ to greet someone in a friendly way by touching their fist with your own fist: If I saw him I'd walk up to him and fistbump him.
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What is elbow grease slang?

Strenuous physical effort, as in You'll have to use some elbow grease to get the house painted in time. This term alludes to vigorous use of one's arm in cleaning, polishing, or the like.
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