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You might also catch the islanders saying 'early doors', which is just another way of saying 'early days.' We know, it's confusing. Then in 2022, the girls used beauty salon euphemisms—like, getting a manicure—instead. 9. Head's been turned

s Islanders developed a rather torturous set of phrases to describe various levels of sexual progress, from NVQs to graduation day. 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

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. Used in a sentence: "I definitely think we've got a connection. So... naked hot tub sesh?" The Do Bits Society/DBS

Graft (v.) — A more aggressive act of flirting that, by definition, includes selling one’s qualities as a romantic partner. Grafting is an all-important step in the mating rituals of Love Island, without which one cannot survive. Okay, okay, so this might not be a typical, everyday quote we hear on Love Island, but the moment was so iconic that we just couldn't not include it! 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. 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 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).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. 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).

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.This phrase is, essentially, used to describe someone you're attracted to. If someone is 'a bit of me', you're saying that there's something about them that you like. The cast of Love Island will often use this phrase to describe a new bombshell; as the group tries to work out who likes who. 27. A right sort Melt (n.) — Someone who is veritably soft, in a way that brings disrepute to their character. ( Love Island is a safe space for emotional expression— within reason.) This popular internet term (especially amongst Gen-Z) became Whitney from Love Island 2023's catchphrase, as she would often describe situations or people as "giving." Why tuna? Such profound questions have no answer, though it is worth noting that “ham and cheese melt” has been deployed as an insult on Love Island too, primarily by Season 3’s Kem: 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…

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 Prang (adj.) — Anxious or irritable; this term is most prominently used by Niall at the onset of Season 4. Doghead (n.) — A derogatory word for an ugly person, used most famously by Hannah in her Season 1 introduction:Mint (adj.) — As in “mint condition,” a term used to describe a person, place, or thing’s superb superficial appearance. Another saying that's borrowed from pop culture, “sauce” is a sense of confidence and charisma that you give off that is unique to you. It’s like an extra va-va-voom or, as the French would say, "je ne sais quoi". It simply can't be bought. 19. Melt As per (phrase) — A shortened version of “as per usual,” often used with a hint of sarcasm to signify the predictability of someone’s actions. Early days (phrase) — An expression used to assert that a romantic endeavor has only just begun. Love Island contestants—primarily the male ones—who get in way too deep with a partner love to say (read: lie) that they are not in too deep because “it’s early days.” 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.