Hiya! This is a very common way of saying “hello”, especially in the North of England. It is also used a lot in text messaging.
A handshake is the most common greeting, and should be firm yet not too strong. When greeting each other, close friends may hug or kiss one another on the cheek, while others may simply offer a nod. In some casual settings, your name may be announced to the group at large.
It's used as a term of affection by the upper classes – “I love you, darling”, down to the taxi cab driver on the street – “Where you goin', darlin'?” It's though that this term of endearment is really a reworking of dear, from the Old English deorling, becoming deyrling during the 1500s, and eventually darling.
Bonnie. Used in Scotland, this word means "pretty" or "beautiful", and is normally used in reference to a woman. Some think it has its origins in the French word bon, meaning "good".
Cheers. Americans and British people both say “cheers” when they are out drinking and clink their glasses together. The difference is that people from the UK also use “cheers” to mean “thank you”.
interjection. cheer·io ˌchir-ē-ˈō chiefly British. usually used as a farewell and sometimes as a greeting or toast.
'Dear' is the only real addition to the standard 'darling' that most couples will need, with perhaps a 'love' and a standard 'darling' thrown in here and there. Come the 60-year anniversary, many British couples are content with a few grunts over the breakfast tea and toast.
In England, a sandwich is called a butty! Add some. British food slang to your vocabulary that will impress. English folk and confuse your American friends.
Below is the UK transcription for 'please': Modern IPA: plɪ́jz. Traditional IPA: pliːz. 1 syllable: "PLEEZ"