Why do the English say Pip Pip?
Why do the English say Pip Pip? During the early 20th century, several words and phrases became popular in England as ways of saying “Goodbye”. Examples include “Pip pip!” “Toodle pip!” and “Cheerio!” It's generally thought that “Pip pip!” was based on the idea of someone blowing their car horn twice, quickly, as a way of saying farewell.
What is the British slang for girl?
'Lass' or 'lassie' is another word for 'girl'. This is mainly in the north of England and Scotland. 'Lad' is another word for boy. 'Bloke' or 'chap' means 'man'.