Behind the honey-coloured stone and Georgian elegance lies a sharp-tongued, slang-loving city with its own way of roasting tourists, judging hills, and pretending Bristol doesn't exist.
The Bath Slang Dictionary is your insider guide to the real language of Bath - the phrases locals actually use in pubs, streets, shops, and side-eye conversations.
This A-Z slang dictionary features
500 Bath slang words and expressions, with:
- Clear definitions
- Real-life example sentences
- Plain-English translations anyone can understand
From phrases born in cramped historic streets to expressions forged halfway up a hill someone promised was "only five minutes," this book captures Bath exactly as it sounds when no one's being polite.
Perfect for:
- Visitors who want to sound less like tourists
- Locals who want to laugh at themselves
- Language lovers, slang collectors, and UK culture fans
- Unique, funny gifts with real personality
Whether you're navigating Westgate after midnight, dodging hen parties, or learning why "posh" in Bath doesn't always mean rich, this book decodes it all - with humour, honesty, and zero spa-music nonsense.
If you love British slang, regional humour, or Bath itself, this dictionary belongs on your shelf.