Missouri Leads in British Slang Use | St. Louis News

Missouri’s taking the crown as the U.S. state most fluent in British slang, with words like “cheers,” “brilliant,” and “bonkers” trending higher than anywhere else — not because of accents, but thanks to global media, internet culture, and travel. Surprisingly, it’s middle-aged Americans (35-44) leading the charge, showing this isn’t just a TikTok trend but a nationwide linguistic shift. Virginia, Alabama, Indiana, and California follow closely, proving global influence is quietly reshaping how we talk — and Missouri’s setting the pace. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32b76186e57ea742