Legend
Slang Term
BritishAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Casual
Meaning: An amazing person (British slang).
了不起的人（英式俚语）。
Una persona increíble (argot británico).
すごい人（イギリスのスラング）。
대단한 사람 (영국 슬랭).
British compliment calling someone a legend for doing something great.
英式赞美，称某人为传奇人物，因为他们做了了不起的事。
Cumplido británico que llama a alguien leyenda por hacer algo genial.
素晴らしいことをした人を「レジェンド」と称えるイギリスの褒め言葉。
누군가가 훌륭한 일을 했을 때 레전드라고 부르는 영국식 칭찬.
Examples
- You legend! 你真是太厉害了！¡Eres un crack!お前、最高だな！너 진짜 대단하다!
- Absolute legend. 绝对的传奇。Un crack total.完全にレジェンド。완전 레전드야.
- What a legend. 真是个传奇人物。Menudo crack.なんてすごいやつだ。정말 대단한 사람이야.
Pronunciation
/ˈledʒənd/
Usage Guide
Context: gratitude, admiration
Tone: enthusiastic
✓ Do Say
- You legend!你太厉害了！¡Eres un crack!お前、最高！너 진짜 대단하다!
✗ Don't Say
- British slang英式俚语Argot británicoイギリスのスラング영국 슬랭
Common Mistakes
- About person, not actual legends
Origin & History
British slang using 'legend' as personal compliment.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
LegendAbsolute legendYou're a legend
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