NVQ1, one-nil and pied: Decoding the Islanders' secret sex talks
If you’ve been watching this year’s series of Love Island and you're already saying to yourself, “What on earth are these people talking about?” then you may be in the market for a Love Island dictionary.
This official (and by 'official' I mean '100% unofficial') dictionary is your one-stop-shop for learning what the Islanders are trying to say, and why the Dickens they’re saying it.
Now sit back, relax and enjoy this comprehensive guide to the Love Island lingo.
NVQ1
Origin: Faye Winter
Definition: Every year the Islanders come up with their own secret code so they can chat about all-things-sex while us viewers try to work out what the hell they're up to under the sheets. This year, the girls decided to use the NVQ scale aka the National Vocational Qualification.
From what we can tell, here's what each of the levels means (inside the villa that is)...
Entry Level NVQ - a snog
NVQ1 - sexual act using hands
NVQ2 - oral
NVQ3 - full on sex
Used in a sentence: "I got an NVQ2 with Toby last night."
One-nil
Origin: Toby Aromolaran
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!
Here's what they're really saying...
One nil - an act performed on one person
Handball - sexual act using hands
Header - oral
Streaker on the pitch - full on nudity
Used in a sentence: "I got a handball with Chloe last night, but there wasn't a streaker on the pitch."
Shoot your shot
Origin: Shaughna Phillips
Definition: Taking the opportunity to tell someone you like them, and put yourself out there.
Used in a sentence: "You should shoot your shot with him. What's the worst that could happen?"
The ick
Origin: Leanne Amaning
Definition: When someone you're currently dating starts to cringe you out, and you suddenly can't stand the sight of them.
Used in a sentence: "I think I've got the ick - I can't even look at him at bed."
Sauce
Origin: Shaughna Phillips
Definition: Your personality, character, and what makes you, well, you.
Used in a sentence: "Nas you have so much sauce, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise."
It is what it is
Origin: Sherif Lanre
Definition: Used to explain that something literally is what it is.
Used in a sentence: "Sherif, no-one has stepped forward for you."
"It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is.It is what it is. It is what it is. It is what it is."
Bev
Origin: Lucie Donlan
Definition: A bev is a hot guy. Variations include your bev, my bev, her bev etc.
Used in a sentence: "Stop trying to make bev happen."
Pied
Origin: Newcastle
Definition: The act of being dumped/ditched.
Used in a sentence: “Anton's been pied off again.”
Melt
Origin: Love Island villa
Definition: An idiot. A complete and utter idiot. Most commonly an idiot who is acting all soft and pathetic over a girl.
Used in a sentence: “I’m acting like a total tuna melt over this girl.”
Mugged off
Origin: Essex
Definition: To be deceived or disrespected. See also ‘played’.
Used in a sentence: “Nah mate, I've been mugged off.”
Vibes
Origin: Eyal Booker in 2018
Definition: A certain feeling a person, or two persons, give out.
Used in a sentence: "I'm feeling great vibes between us, so I was wondering if you'd like to come weave a basket with me?"
Factor 50
Origin: Boots (other pharmacies are available)
Definition: To graft way, way too hard.
Used in a sentence: "Listen boys, I'm not gonna go all factor 50 on this one."
Loyal
Origin: Georgia Steel in 2018
Definition: A thing to say to someone 983 times to prove that you would never do anything to hurt them. Even when you have done something to hurt them...
Used in a sentence: "If there's one thing I am, it's loyal babes. C'mon, ya know I'm loyal, man. Loyal."
Grafting
Origin: Unknown
Definition: To work hard at getting a girl/boy to like you.
Used in a sentence: “Man – I’ve been grafting on her for hours now."
Connection
Origin: Unknown
Definition: A way of saying you're hot for someone but in a deep and meaningful way.
Used in a sentence: "I definitely think we've got a connection. So... naked hot tub sesh?"
The Do Bits Society/DBS
Origin: Wes Nelson in 2018
Definition: A members-only club for Islanders who have successfully taken part in sexual contact.
Used in a sentence: "No Jack, you can't join The Do Bits Society."
My head's been turned
Origin: The human body; in particular the neck and spine
Definition: To admit that you fancy someone else.
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
Origin: Before the chicken. Or after it maybe...
Definition: To concentrate all of your resources into one thing.
Used in a sentence: "She's crazy putting all her eggs in his basket."
Put/stick it on him/her
Origin: Love Island villa
Definition: To flirt.
Used in a sentence: “Just you wait and see – I’m going to put it on her.”
Where's your/my head at?
Origin: Every single Love Island contestant ever
Definition: A way to find out how someone feels about you.
Used in a sentence: "I just dunno where me head's at. Yeah, he makes me laugh, but he's only a pen salesman at the end of the day. Plus I dunno about them teeth."
Crack on
Origin: Unknown
Definition: The art of developing a romantic relationship.
Used in a sentence: “I’m done with [insert name here]. I’m gonna crack on with [insert different name here] instead.”
A sort
Origin: Essex
Definition: A term to describe someone a person finds physically attractive.
Used in a sentence: “That new girl’s a right sort."
Oi oi!
Origin: The men of the villa
Definition: A way for a large group of men to greet a women/two women they've never seen before.
Used in a sentence: "Oi oi!"
Get to know
Origin: Unknown
Definition: To admit that you fancy someone, but without actually having to say those words; in turn, saving yourself the embarrassment of a potential rejection.
Used in a sentence: "Yeah, I'm very interested in getting to know you. Like, very."
Salty
Origin: Unknown
Definition: To behave unfavourably towards someone.
Used in a sentence: “Why you being so salty with me?”
Like
Origin: Millennials
Definition: A word used to punctuate sentences.
Used in a sentence: “Like, I really am into him, but, like, I’m just not sure if I’m, like, really into him. Like, we get on, but, like, do we really, like, get on? Know what I mean?”
Oh my god
Origin: The Old Testament
Definition: A way of showing that a person is excited by something.
Used in a sentence: “Oh my god! Can you believe we’re really here? Oh my god, I love your Boohoo.com dress.”
I got a text
Origin: Mobile phones
Definition: To receive a text message on your mobile telephone.
Used in a sentence: “OHMYGODIGOTATEXT!”
Girl code
Origin: Womankind
Definition: A special female code that should not be broken even for a buff fella. Hoes before bros, as they say.
Used in a sentence: “Like, she totally broke the girl code by sitting with him on that sun lounger. She knows I’m grafting on with, erm, what’s-his-name.”
Chived
Origin: Lucia Dobin
Definition: To be hacked off or peeved.
Used in a sentence: "I am seriously chived with all these love triangles."
Buzzin’
Origin: Unknown
Definition: To be excited about something.
Used in a sentence: “Buzzin', mate.”
Banter/bantz
Origin: Essex
Definition: Taking the piss out of people. But calling it banter/bantz. Especially popular when trying to graft on with someone.
Used in a sentence: “I'm looking for someone I can have a bit of banter with, you know what I mean?”
Not being funny, but…
Origin: Unknown
Definition: A great way to start a sentence when you’re about to be incredibly rude about someone.
Used in a sentence: “Not being funny, but… you’re a prick.”
Cwtsh
Origin: Wales
Defintion: To have a cuddle
Used in a sentence: "Naked cwtsh anyone?"
Digging me out
Origin: Unknown
Definition: The act of having a dig at someone. Or, if you're reading what 'digging out' means on Urban Dictionary it is MUCH ruder...
Used in a sentence: "WHY YOU DIGGING ME OUT FORRRRRRRRRRR?"
Pranging out
Origin: Eyal Booker in 2018
Definition: To behave erratically.
Used in a sentence: "I just feel like everyone's pranging out. I'll make some nettle tea."
On paper
Origin: Unknown
Definition: A way of describing a person’s type. But usually followed by a ‘but’…
Used in a sentence: “On paper, she’s perfect: she’s got the type of bum I always go for. But… I’m just not feelin’ it, fam."
Fuckboy
Origin: USA
Definition: A male who treats females like garbage.
Used in a sentence: “Anton is NOT a fuckboy.”
Snake
Origin: Taylor Swift's Instagram
Definition: When someone’s being sneaky behind your back. Or right in your face – either way.
Used in a sentence: “This villa’s full of snakes.”
Cutesie
Origin: Samira Mighty in 2018
Definition: Exactly the same as cute. But with 'sie' on the end for absolutely no reason.
Used in a sentence: "Alex, that salmon shirt's well cutesie."
You know what I mean?
Origin: Unknown
Definition: To ask if somebody understands what you are talking about. But most of the time, it’s used as a way to end a sentence. See also, 'Yeah?'
Used in a sentence: “I am really attracted to him. You know what I mean?”
Peng sort
Origin: Jack Fincham about Dr Alex George in 2018
Definition: A very handsome young man.
Used in a sentence: "I believe Jack called me a peng sort."
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