Slang words starting with B
- bare
Bare is British slang for "a lot of." It goes in front of a noun, as in "bare people." Before an adjective it means "very."
- based
Based is slang praise for a bold, honest take or a person who is fully themselves, the opposite of cringe. Its meaning has shifted a lot over the years.
- beige flag
A beige flag is a harmless, slightly odd habit in a partner. It is not a warning like a red flag or a plus like a green flag. It just makes you go "huh."
- bet
Bet is slang for "okay, sounds good" or "deal." As a one-word reply it seals a plan. Said flat, it can also mean "sure, whatever you say."
- brainrot
Brainrot is slang for mindless internet content or the mushy feeling of bingeing it. It can also mean a happy obsession with a character or show.
- breadcrumbing
Breadcrumbing means giving someone just enough attention to keep them keen. There is never a real plan behind it.
- bruv
Bruv is British slang for brother, used to address a friend or a stranger. It comes from the Cockney way of saying brother.
- bussin
Bussin is slang for extremely good, said mostly about food. If the wings are bussin, they are so good they deserve an announcement.