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Recouple (v.) — A formal process in which Love Island contestants choose their mates; it’s helpful to think of the process as “coupling again,” since most recoupling ceremonies are opportunities for solid, happy couples to restate their love for one another. On rare, extra-spicy occasions, though, someone will stir the pot by recoupling with a person who is in a well-established couple—after which the aggressor will be called a “bellend” (see above). Dead (adv.) — A word used to add emphasis, such as, “That man is dead fit.” (See below for the definition of “fit.”) 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. 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 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.
Pie off (v.) — In the simplest terms, “to dump.” On the scale of actions one can take on Love Island, the consequences of pie-ing off are more long-lasting than mugging off. 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.Equally, it's often used as a way to swerve out of a coupling in the villa if another boy or girl comes in that someone likes more: "I'm going to get to know X, because it's still early days with Y". 29. Snakey 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… A note to viewers of The Bachelor: This phrase is Love Island’s version of “not here to make friends.”) 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.)
Created by season 4 (one of the best Love Island seasons) islander Wes Nelson, the “Do Bits Society” or ”DBS” as it became known later was a secret members’ club for Islanders who had successfully taken part in sexual activities in the villa. 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 This phrase also makes a literal appearance in the infamous Love Island challenge "snog, marry, pie"—where the Islanders have to decide who they want to snog (kiss), marry (give a pretend ring to), and pie (face-plant with a cream pie). Understandably pie-ing someone, even in a challenge, is a controversial move! 6. Grafting End of the day (phrase) — An expression signaling that the declarative statement that follows will be a total summation of the matter at hand. This phrase isn’t exactly exclusive to Love Island, but please note that it is used CONSTANTLY. 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!Can’t be arsed (phrase) — A state of uncaring (the American analog here is “couldn’t care less;” though it should be noted that when Islanders say they “can’t be arsed,” the truth is that, in fact, they could very much be arsed). 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... Bantering (ger.) — The act of teasing or kidding (used in a sentence: “Are you bantering me?”). Whereas “banter” is a positive thing, “bantering” often carries a negative connotation. If your partner's “head has turned” then sadly, it could be time to kiss goodbye to your relationship. The term refers to someone whose eyes wander from their partner and who is interested in pursuing things with another contestant (cue conversations about being mugged off). Mug off (v.) — Adapting “muggy” into an active verb, to mug someone off is to treat them with disrespect; in the context of Love Island, one almost always does this by choosing a new mate with little regard for their former one. As an act, it is deeply frowned upon.
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.) 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 days Geezer (n.) — A term of endearment used to refer to a male friend; can also be shortened as “geez.” Oh my days (phrase) — In a moment of exasperation, a much more fun, much more charming way to basically say “Oh my god.”
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This is generally the energy you get from somebody when you initially get to know them. Referring to "good vibes" is usually a positive sign, and something that the Islanders often use to describe building a connection with chemistry. 16. Can I pull you for a chat?
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