Bare

What does bare mean in British slang?

A lot

Bare is British slang for "a lot" or "an excessive amount." You might hear someone use "bare" when they can't believe the sheer volume of something, whether it's food, money, or even friends.

This term originated from London street slang and has spread through various UK subcultures, including the grime music scene. It's versatile since people use it to describe both tangible and intangible things. Specifically, people often drop the word into conversations to express surprise or disbelief at the abundance of whatever is being discussed.

Example

did you see the sale at the mall yesterday?
yeah, there were bare stores with crazy discounts!

Dump truck with bare laughing emojis

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Updated February 11, 2026

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