From bev to pied off: a guide to what all those words on Love Island actually mean

From grafting to being pied off, acting salty or being extra with someone, it can be a minefield keeping up with the Love Island lingo – never mind the feuding, coupling and recoupling that goes on every day in the villa.

So if you're feeling a little lost in translation, we can help you keep track of just what the Islanders are on about with our unofficial LI dictionary:

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

100% my type on paper (adjective)

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

A bit of me (adjective)

> Synonym for '100% 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

> Derogatory 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... let's see if it catches 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

Love Island airs at 9pm on ITV2