14 Popular Slang For Friend In England & USA

Britishers are the champ of slang words. If you are planning to go to England for higher studies or a vocational trip then this article is for you. We are compiling some of the most popular slang for friend in England. 

Native English speakers have an endless list of words that they mostly use while talking. We know that around 80% of slang terms originated from the UK. But today, we will see some slang terms used for friends that were started and invented by American speakers but are now popular globally. People refer to them in their casual as well as formal conversations. 

Dude:

The first slang for friend in England is Dude. It is a nongender-specific noun used in a mostly informal way. It is a friendly way of saying friends to a stranger in an informal setting. The term dude was started by Americans and derived from the 18th-century word “doodle”, but now it has become popular and used globally, in fact in non-English speaking countries also.

Mate:

This slang word was mostly used to refer to small children. Its origin was uk, and most British people call someone a stranger a “mate”. But it was now evolving into American English slang terms and they used it as a greeting term. Like “Hello mate” or “Excuse me, mate”.

Bro:

Bro is a shorthand word for the term “brother”. Americans and Britishers are now using it to refer to a college friend, whom everyone calls brother. It was trendy and used in casual conversations in non-English countries like Muslim countries.

Chum:

The slang term “chum” was very universal. And if you are traveling to England to study then it is perfectly suitable for you. In England and other English countries. The overseas students mostly prefer shared hostels and rooms for living. And they refer to their roommate as chum. Because this slang was used for close friends and roommates. Even in the 20th century, in most countries like America, it was also used as a slang term for batchmates.

Buddy:

If you are addressing a stranger girl and boy as a friend you can call them “buddy”. Despite being in all countries, it was very popular in Canada and the United States. This word sounds great instead of claiming someone “friend”.

Pal:

Pal is the most used slang term for someone, you spend a lot of time and are fond of that. Scottish people use it mostly for their dogs even Americans also. Because they love that and spent most of the time with them.

Comrade:

If your friend calls himself a revolutionary person and a social activist then he is a “comrade”. Comrade refers to those friends who are mostly in the army or special forces and can derive changes in the community.

BFF:

You might see that some best friends’ group names on social media channels are known as bff. This slang term means “best friend forever” and specially, it was used for the group of best female friends. This was not very popular in the 19th century but in past decades it gained attention in England and American states.

Amigo:

Using slang for friend in England with full responsibility will make the conversation effective. In Spanish, the word “amigo” refers to friends but not to strange people. Even Latino people will consider it a cultural incentive or even an offensive word. 

Ace:

The children of the United States most probably call their neighborhood friend an “ace”. This slang term was mostly used between boys of neighboring houses in America. 

Bitch:

You also think that it was an offensive and disrespectful word. But now the trend is changing and women are using it for their friends that they are fond of. But still, in some countries, this word was refers as an insulting word for girls.

Homies:

Mostly, Spanish communities in England treat their best male and female friends as “homies”. This word was used for those friends that might come up to your home mostly. And parents are also aware of them and see those friends as family members.

Chuck:

This slang term refers to a friend as a “fellow” or “man” but it was not very popular. Because it was mostly used in some regions of England like in the north of England only. 

Wrap Up:

These are some of those slang words used for friends in England. But there are also a lot of words used instead of these in other countries like Mucker, Marra, China, Bruv, Bestie and oppo. But these are specific to some communities and not used generally. So, use the above-discussed words instead of “friend” to make your conversation sound good.