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Punching (v.) — A shortened version of “punching up,” it is the act of dating out of one’s league. Chris of Season 3 frequently proclaimed to be “punching” in his relationship with Olivia—but Chris is now dating a member of Little Mix, so who was really the one punching? To say something is "giving" means that it's positive, cool and pleasing, etc. For instance, you could say, "her makeup is giving," or, "their chat is giving,"—it's complimentary and is just a way to say something is good. Oh my days (phrase) — In a moment of exasperation, a much more fun, much more charming way to basically say “Oh my god.”
Fairly self-explanatory, but if your head is "gone" in Love Island, you're feeling confused by the current situation—whether a former love interest is showing renewed attention, a new "bombshell" has come in, or you're not sure about your current couple situation. Essentially, if your head is gone, you don't know what's going on. 23. 'Get to know you' Used in a sentence: "I'm not gonna lie to you, she's come into the villa, and my head's been turned." Putting all your/my eggs in one basket This often happens when a bombshell enters the villa, or when the Islanders go off to Casa Amor and mingle with a new set of potential love interests. As we've seen in the past, this is the peak time for heads turning and has made for some of the most memorable Love Island moments in the show's history. 10. My type on paper Judging by everyone’s faces—and the fact this is the closest anyone has come to physically fighting on the show—it is clear that “bellend” is the worst word in the Love Island lexicon.) Often used by the Love Island lads as a way to describe a girl in the villa, if they're calling someone a "right sort" (emphasis on the 'sort'), they're saying that the girl is incredibly attractive or good-looking. This phrase is even better if it's said in a *proper* Essex accent—which is the UK county it originated in. 28. Early daysTuna melt (n.) — The most heightened version of a melt (see above), designated for only the softest of the soft. Definition: Like the girls, the boys have also come up with their own sex lingo. This year, they've opted to use football phrases in the hopes that us viewers at home will be none the wiser. Wrong!
To 'graft' effectively means to flirt and woo. You'll no doubt have heard the islanders saying things like, "I need to put my grafting boots on," or "You need to graft me."You might also catch the islanders saying 'early doors', which is just another way of saying 'early days.' We know, it's confusing.
Doghead (n.) — A derogatory word for an ugly person, used most famously by Hannah in her Season 1 introduction: Gutted (adj.) — To be emotionally devastated; in Love Island parlance, those who are gutted traditionally add the adverb “absolutely” to accentuate the extent to which they have been gutted.
Geezer (n.) — A term of endearment used to refer to a male friend; can also be shortened as “geez.” As has been referred to in numerous High School rom-coms and adult womanhood in general, the Love Island“girl code” is a carbon copy of the age-old 'hoes before bros' rule—a code of respect amongst girls that should never be broken, even for the hottest of men. It often comes out on the show when a girl goes after another girl's partner—sometimes without letting her know first. 12. It is what it is But above all, Love Island is an eye-opening look at a culture. I’m not talking about the culture of British people—we’ve all already seen enough Hugh Grant movies; no, I’m talking about the culture of Love Islanders. The Islanders are a very specific group of people, with very specific traits (mostly: hot, extremely ripped, dangerously tan), very specific modes of behavior, and above all, a very specific language. Diving into Love Island is a bewildering experience; only with repeated viewings do you start to understand the Islanders’ language. And knowing British slang is not enough, for the words and phrases used by the Islanders have specific meanings within the context of the show. This phrase is, essentially, used to describe someone you're attracted to. If someone is 'a bit of me', you're saying that there's something about them that you like. The cast of Love Island will often use this phrase to describe a new bombshell; as the group tries to work out who likes who. 27. A right sort
Another saying that's borrowed from pop culture, “sauce” is a sense of confidence and charisma that you give off that is unique to you. It’s like an extra va-va-voom or, as the French would say, "je ne sais quoi". It simply can't be bought. 19. Melt Used in a sentence: "I just feel like everyone's pranging out. I'll make some nettle tea." On paper Melt (n.) — Someone who is veritably soft, in a way that brings disrepute to their character. ( Love Island is a safe space for emotional expression— within reason.) This popular internet term (especially amongst Gen-Z) became Whitney from Love Island 2023's catchphrase, as she would often describe situations or people as "giving."
Slag (n.) — A disgraceful, derogatory term akin to “slut.” The Love Island villa is a place of acceptance, forward thinking, and sexual freedom, and thus, slag is one of the worst words one can utter while on the show. (Season 2’s Tom, also known as “the worst,” was one such offender.) This one is pretty self-explanatory, but is so widely used on the show—to deflect from feelings of embarrassment, shame, disappointment and frustration—that it's almost philosophical. The term was most significantly used by ex-islander Sherif Lanre, as a response to no one stepping forward to choose him on the first day in the villa. Awkwarrrrrrd. 13. I’ve got a text!
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