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What is British slang for great and wonderful?

There are many British slang terms for "great" and "wonderful," depending on the context and desired intensity. Here are a few examples:

General positive terms:

* Brilliant: A versatile term, meaning excellent or impressive.

* Fantastic: A strong exclamation of approval.

* Ace: Means excellent or first-rate, often used for something impressive.

* Top: Means very good or excellent.

* Smashing: A more informal and enthusiastic way to say "great."

Informal and enthusiastic terms:

* Brill: A shortened version of "brilliant."

* Wicked: This term is used to mean excellent or enjoyable, particularly for young people.

* Amazing: A common term used for something impressive or exciting.

* Fab: Short for "fabulous," it conveys a sense of excitement or enthusiasm.

* Cracking: A more informal and enthusiastic way to say "good."

* Top notch: Meaning very high quality.

Slang terms specific to certain contexts:

* Chuffed: Used to express happiness or delight, often for something unexpected.

* Buzzing: Used to describe feeling excited or happy.

* Proper good: Emphasizes the quality of something being truly good.

* Dead good: Another way to emphasize the quality of something being truly good.

* Blinder: Means incredibly good, particularly used for a performance or achievement.

The best term to use depends on the situation and the intended level of formality.

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