Most people can get confused with the term ‘lover’, for, in some cultures, a lover is a person you are truly in love with. For others, a lover is someone you are seeing outside your marriage. Still others use the term to refer to someone they’re seeing casually. So, we listed 10 British slang you can use. Here they are.
British Slang For Lover (In Alphabetical Order)
Babe
- Meaning:
- (Noun) ‘Babe’ is British slang for “lover” which comes from the word “baby”. It is a popular slang that you can hear people use all the time. The term has been popularized in songs and films and is now used as a term of endearment.
- Example: Babe, let’s grab a bite before the exams tomorrow.
Dear
- Meaning:
- (Noun) You call someone “dear” when you love him/her or have a strong feeling of affection toward the person. The word “dear” is usually used to start a letter, but is not a popular British slang for a lover”.
- Example: Hello dear, do you fancy a cup of tea before leaving?
Doxy
- Meaning:
- (Noun) ‘Doxy’ is an old British term that is used to refer to someone who has sexual affairs with another outside their marriage. The term is British slang for “lover” or mistress.
- Example: I never expected to have a doxy 2 years into my marriage with her.
Floozy
- Meaning:
- (Noun) The word ‘floozy’ is a term used to call a woman who loves casual sexual intercourse or chooses to have an affair with a married man. This British slang is another word for “lover” and is sometimes used as an insult.
- Example: You are an educated woman, so stop being a floozy!
Ladylove
- Meaning:
- (Noun) Although ladylove is somehow endearing, the term is British slang for a mistress or lover used in olden times. Today, it is often used as a positive term of endearment, but older people still use this as an insult.
- Example: I had a wild night with my ladylove last night.
Luv
- Meaning:
- (Noun) ‘Luv’ is British slang for ‘lover’. This British slang is a shortened version of lover and comes from the word love. It is a common term of endearment you can use for your significant other.
- Example: I miss you, luv. I dream about us finally seeing one another.
Princess
- Meaning:
- (Noun) British people use the ‘princess’ to show affection to someone they love. Sometimes, a princess can mean a spoiled brat, but it is more commonly used to replace ‘lover’. We can hear this term from younger people today.
- Example: That girl is my princess, and I love her dearly.
SO
- Meaning:
- (Noun) ‘SO’ is an acronym for ‘significant other’ and is most commonly used when messaging or texting. This British slang is a popular term for ‘lover’ that millennials use today.
- Example: My SO finally replied!
Sugar
- Meaning:
- (Noun) ‘Sugar’ is a sweetener we add to food and beverages. Therefore, the British slang ‘sugar’ is derived from the said word because having a lover adds sweetness to one’s life. This British slang is pretty common around the UK.
- Example: Hey, sugar, wanna go out for dinner tonight?
Sweetheart
- Meaning:
- (Noun) ‘Sweetheart’ is an old-fashioned British slang and term of endearment for your lover. In the UK, the word ‘sweetheart’ is also a popular term that anyone can use to call someone they don’t know. This is not an offensive term, and people in the UK are comfortable when called ‘sweetheart’.
- Example: Have some time off, sweetheart. You need to rest too.
