British Dating Words

Level 5Anglophenia3:10

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

T
turns out
surprisingly
A
at the best of times
in the easiest situations
G
get their heads around
understand
terminology/ˌtɝməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/B2
hệ thống thuật ngữ
In this lesson: vocabulary
blush/ˈblʌʃ/B1
đỏ mặt
In this lesson: turn red in the face because of embarrassment
D
doesn't really come into it
isn't important
B
boils down to
the most important part is
proper/ˈpɹɑpɚ/B1
thích hợp
In this lesson: very (BrE)
well/wel/B1
giỏi
In this lesson: very (BrE)
equivalent/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/B2
tương đương
In this lesson: something similar to
S
swanky
rich, luxurious, high-class
Fabergé egg
a type of Russian jeweled egg
Iggy Azalea
a pop singer who sings a song called "Fancy"
M
make out with (s/0)
kiss (someone) passionately for a long time
P
peck on the cheek
a friendly little kiss on the cheek
S
something you're into
something you enjoy doing
C
chat (someone) up
talk to someone new because you are interested in them
G
get lucky
have sex
F
fool around
kiss and touch in a sexual way
S
seduce/sɪˈd(j)uːs/B2
dụ dổ
In this lesson: try to attract or have sex with
R
romantically involved with
in a romantic relationship with
U
until your heart is content
as much as you want
P
past the realms of
beyond, more than
C
cop off
kiss and touch in a sexual way (or have sex)
Austin Powers
a movie character who often says "shagadelic"

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.