From 'charge it' to 'mugged off': A guide to what all those words on Love Island actually mean

Love Island has seen the birth of superstar careers, a handful of babies and, most importantly, a decades worth of cheeky lingo fit for its very own dictionary.

Since its inception in 2015, Love Island has provided viewers with hilarious memes that'll go down in reality TV history but also a flurry of words and phrases, with the list growing longer each year.

Since 2015, Love Island lingo has taken on a life of its own, with words such as 'snakey', 'salty', 'aggy' and 'chaldish' worming their way into our every day lexicon, and although some haven't caught on, there have been some that are still used to this day.

Over the course of All Stars season 3 there has been one phrase viewers aren't too clued up on. 'Charge it', courtesy of Whitney Adebayo, has become a mainstay on ITV2 every night, but what on earth does it mean?

If you're already a bit confused just reading this and need to swot up ahead of the final, then we've got you covered. Here's an extensive break down of the phrases and words commonly said by Love Islanders.

Love Island lingo breakdown

Charge it (verb)

Variation: "Charge it to the game"

Often used to dismiss drama. To acknowledge a negative event like a rejection but not letting it affect you.

On job (verb)

When someone isn't in a solid couple and tries to figure out if they have a stronger connection outside of their couple. Usually they'll be talking to lots of other people trying to find that spark.

Eggy Boff (noun)

A game played between people in which if you become an Eggy Boff, no one can talk to you or acknowledge you.

Mug (adjective) (noun)

Also: -gy, -ged off

Mug – to be made a fool of; to be regarded as a bit of a wally

Mugged Off – to be dumped, lied to, ignored or generally treated poorly by either your other half or a fellow islander (see also: Pied Off)

Muggy – acting in a disingenuous or deceptive way, eg going behind an Islander’s back and making romantic suggestions towards a fellow villa resident

The ick (noun)

Variation: You're giving me the ick

When someone you're dating starts to gross you out and you can't stand being around them.

100% my type on paper (adjective)

Variation: A bit of me

Phrase used to describe someone who possesses qualities that you initially find aesthetically or otherwise pleasing.

A bit of me (adjective)

Synonym for '100 per cent my type on paper'; used to indicate interest in a fellow Islander, most often soon after a new person has entered the villa.

Snake (adjective) (noun)

Also: -y

Snake – a person who makes romantic intentions towards a coupled up Islander behind their other half of friend's back or a person who relays information to other villa residents without the others' knowledge

Snakey – acting in the way of a Snake

Salt (noun)

Also: -y

Salt – anger or upset caused to an Islander, often as the result of someone being snakey, muggy or shortly after being pied or mugged off

Salty – acting in a way as to cause upset or anger – see also: muggy, snakey, melty

Melt (noun)

Also: tuna melt, ham and cheese melt

A term often used towards and between males to indicate sub-par actions or behaviour.

Graft (verb)

Also: -ing, -er

To dedicate time and attention towards another Islander in the hope of them becoming romantically interested and / or involved with said person. Particularly prominent when a dumping of unattached Islanders is imminent.

Pied Off (adjective)

When an Islander who has initially received romantic overtures from a fellow villa is dumped and/or rebuffed.

Stick it on (verb)

Variations: Put it On, Crack On

To graft or make a move on someone an Islander finds physically attractive, either by flirting or by attempting to kiss. Note: this does not always result in a positive outcome.

Aggy (adjective)

Abbreviation of aggravated

Neologism to describe an Islander being angry, agitated, aggravated or all three at once.

Extra (adjective)

Describing someone going above and beyond what would be commonly expected, either positively or negatively.

Loyal (adjective)

Describing someone who stays true to their Love Island partnership and/or friendship group. Often used to the extent that it no longer bares any resemblance to its original meaning (see Georgia Steel).

Bev (noun)

A word used only by Lucie Donlan (and largely to the bemusement of others) to describe hot men... it's safe to say this didn't really catch on.

Day dot (noun)

Synonym for 'day one'. For example, an Islander who is cracking on with their crush might say, 'I've fancied you since day dot.'

It is what it is (phrase)

A saying which echoes the Buddhist way of thinking, meaning acceptance of or resignation to a situation that can't be changed, for example being rejected in the villa.

The ick (noun)

A feeling you get when the person you're dating begins to cringe you out and turn you off, straining your relationship to the point where even the sight of them puts you off. Example: "Darren is giving me the ick. I think I've got the ick."

Chaldish (adjective)

A word with exactly the same meaning as childish – yet this variation was repeatedly and infamously used by series five's Michael Griffiths to describe his former flame and eventual winner Amber Gill.

Factor 50 (verb)

Another way of saying "to lay it on thick", which means an islander is trying way too hard to romance another contestant. Most likely derived from the fact that factor 50 is one of the highest SPFs (sun protection factor) you can get in a suncream. Example: "I'm not going to lay it on factor 50 with Vanessa."

Do bits (verb) (noun)

To do bits (verb) – to engage in sexual activity with someone in the villa. Example: "We did bits last night"

The Do Bits society (noun) – A members-only club established by Wes Nelson during series four, made up of islanders who've engaged in sexual contact.

My head's gone (phrase)

Variations: "my head's been turned" (phrase), "I've lost my head" (phrase) and "Where's your/my head at?"

A phrase said by someone who is struggling to think straight after catching the eye of someone else in the villa and being unsure as to which romantic interest you should couple up with.

A sort (noun)

Variation: Peng (adjective)

A way of referring to someone you find physically attractive. Example: "She's a sort".

To prang out (verb)

A way of saying you're feeling worried or anxious. Example: "I'm pranging out right now. I'm really pranging."

Dead ting (noun)

Famously introduced to Love Island lingo by series five's Amber Gill when she referred to Michael's new girl Joanna as a "dead ting". Another way of saying boring, dull or even ugly – although this meaning is disputed by Amber herself, who claimed she wasn't commenting on Joanna's looks. Example: "She's a dead ting".

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