Peaky Blinders S4E5: English vocabulary

to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

to make someone feel extreme fear

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

to run or move with short, quick steps

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

intended to weaken or overthrow a government, system, or authority

a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

to treat people unfairly and keep them under control, especially by using power or authority

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

a former British coin worth 12 pence

to criticize someone sharply, especially for bad behavior

a boxing weight class between lightweight and middleweight

moving with quick, light jumps

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a small animal with a body covered in sharp spines

to hit or push with the head or horns

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

making a deep, loud sound

a short public notice or ad that promotes a product, service, or event

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

an organization that collects secret information for a government

To turn a vehicle sharply while backing up so it lines up straight with a dock or other target

somewhat fat or heavy in build

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

past tense and past participle of shoot

allowed by law; legal

too much pride in yourself and a belief that you are better than other people

a person who helps sick people get better, especially outside regular medicine

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

a small bird, especially a young one

cause something to improve a lot

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

used to say that you agree with what someone has just said

staying in bed or at home because you are ill or injured

swear words or other offensive words

a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to become weaker, less effective, or less sharp

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

a member of the Romani people

a common bird with black or dark feathers and a pleasant song

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

for a very long time

a gunfight between two people or groups

the country where someone or their family originally came from

a forceful hit with the head

without paying anything

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to spread from one person to another, or through a group

to push or squeeze something into a space that is too small

a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

loyal support for a person, group, or cause

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

open land with rough grass and low bushes, especially in Britain

the perfect place or state of happiness and peace

as; in the same way that

marked or decorated with letters or writing

past tense and past participle of bed

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to teach someone how to do something or how to behave

a long pole or rod used for reaching or moving things that are far away

a political and economic system in which the community or the state owns or controls major industries and services

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about

a strong alcoholic drink made from grain and flavored with juniper and other plants

used to remind someone of something they already know