Your Favorite Slang

That didn't actually start in the US.  It started here probably 20 years ago.  You know Duckface in the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral.  That's why she is called that.  I know that because the actress was on Richard and Judy at the time and they asked her why the character was called Duckface and she used the BJ word and it caused a HUGE uproar and Richard and Judy had to apologize profusely.   So, there you go. 

I never knew that!!! I thought she was called Duckface because she had a slightly duck-like face! And that confused me because I didn't really see it!

I'm going to go and post this on the 'What I Learnt Today' thread right now! 

(But I still don't know why it isn't in Urban Dictionary!)

ive never heard of that meaning for duckface and duck isn't short for duckface, alright me duck is something you are likely to say to someone you know - perhaps where used more a sign of endearment...

ive never heard of that meaning for duckface and duck isn't short for duckface, alright me duck is something you are likely to say to someone you know - perhaps where used more a sign of endearment...

I don't think anyone is saying that.  Just that there's another alternative meaning.  I've never actually heard anyone us it.  I just remember the whole Richard and Judy thing.

I like the word "muckle" 
My favorite is when someone says something is "muckle massive."  It's just fun to say!

I was confused by "chav" a couple years back and am still not sure.  Means young teens/20's trying to look fashionable but looking tacky?  Or something?  Is there a US equivalent?

haha... yeah I think thats funny, too.  I think it can be someone of any age, though its most commonly used to describe younger people.  The only thing I could think to equate it to in American slang would be "trailer trash" or something like that.  Like people who still wear scrunchies and would be a good candidate for the Jerry Springer show.... 

I was confused by "chav" a couple years back and am still not sure.  Means young teens/20's trying to look fashionable but looking tacky?  Or something?  Is there a US equivalent?

or the term "ghetto fabulous" springs to mind...

My BF today used the phrase "take the mickey out of..." instead of his usual "take the piss out of..."  The first I have heard of that and I think it like it even better

Are you takin' the mick?

Or taking the Michael?

or...

some people do say 'extracting the urine'.

Mutton dressed as lamb.     Basically, older women tarting themselves up to try and look hip & younger and failing miserably.

All fur coat & no knickers is another fun expression.  All front and nothing to back it with.   

The British are so good at put-downs 

"doing my head in" - I use that one a lot 

"You wot?" for when you mishear or misunderstand someone, regardless of whether they said something about what they did.  Is that a Yorkshire-ism?