90s Slang Translator
Turn plain English into full-on 90s speak
Banging and Sorted is a free AI tool that rewrites plain English into 1990s British slang — banging, sorted, mint, the lot.
Quick answer: paste your text in, and it comes back rewritten as if it were said down the pub in 1996. No sign-up beyond a free ChatGPT account, no settings, takes seconds. Good for a laugh, good for a hit of nostalgia, good for winding up anyone who still says “peng” and thinks it’s current.
What does Banging and Sorted actually do?
It takes ordinary sentences and rewrites them the way they’d have been said in Britain in the 90s — not just swapping in a word here and there, but reshaping the whole sentence so it reads like it was actually said at the time.
- Works on emails, captions, messages, or any plain English text
- Rewrites tone and phrasing, not just individual words
- Free to use with a ChatGPT account — no extra sign-up
- Takes a few seconds per paragraph
Why does 90s nostalgia hit so hard?
There’s real research behind why this stuff is so enjoyable, not just a hunch. Nostalgic reflection has been linked to greater psychological wellbeing and a stronger sense of authenticity — it’s not just a cheap dopamine hit.
A 2025 study went further and found nostalgic reflection can act as a genuine psychological buffer against pain, improving people’s pain threshold and tolerance. Thinking back to a good memory does measurable work.
There’s also a generational pattern to it. A 2026 lifespan study found nostalgia for “leisure and media” — music, TV, slang, the cultural noise of an era — peaks specifically in middle-aged adults. If you grew up in the 90s, this is exactly the nostalgia category built for you.
If you’re curious how AI tools like this one actually work under the hood, How to Build a Business Brain for AI by Talking It Through is a decent, plain-English starting point.
What’s an example of the translation?
| Before That’s brilliant news, I’m really pleased for you. Let’s meet up soon. |
After That’s banging news, mate, well made up for you. Let’s link up soon, sorted. |
Same news. A lot more attitude.
What can I use this for?
- A quick laugh with anyone else who remembers the 90s first-hand
- 90s-themed party invites, captions, or messages
- Testing how much slang has actually changed in 30 years
- Social posts that stand out by leaning fully into the bit
- Winding up a colleague who thinks “sorted” is a new word
How do I use it?
- Open the tool and paste your text in
- Hit send
- Read it back and enjoy it, sorted
No settings, no options, no faff.
A quick word on accuracy
90s slang varied by region, age, and who you hung around with — there was never one single rulebook. This tool aims for recognisable, well-known British 90s slang that lands naturally, rather than obscure terms only three people in Rotherham ever actually used.
For more on getting good results out of AI tools generally, Context Is King: How to Give AI Real Context About Your Business covers why specific input beats vague input, slang translator or otherwise.
Why this exists
Because the 90s were a genuinely great decade for slang, and most of it has quietly vanished from everyday use. Because nostalgia is proven to feel good, not just assumed to. And because reading your own boring email translated into full 90s speak is funnier than it should be.
FAQ
Is Banging and Sorted free to use?
Yes. It’s a free custom GPT. You’ll need a free ChatGPT account to open it, but there’s no charge to use the tool.
Do I need ChatGPT Plus?
No. Custom GPTs are available to anyone with a free ChatGPT account, not just paid subscribers.
Is the slang actually accurate to the 90s?
It’s tuned for recognisable, well-known British 90s slang rather than obscure regional terms — built for a laugh and a hit of nostalgia, not a linguistics paper.
Why does 90s nostalgia feel so good?
Research links nostalgic reflection to greater wellbeing and a stronger sense of authenticity, and even to higher pain tolerance. Nostalgia for leisure and media specifically peaks in middle-aged adults — which tracks for anyone who grew up in the 90s.
Who built this tool?
Ade Wilson, a commercial photographer at McFade Photography in Leeds, built it as a side project. Nothing to do with photography — just worth building.
Built by McFade
This tool was built as a bit of fun by McFade Photography, a commercial photography and drone business based in Leeds. If a 90s-themed party, milestone birthday, or work do is on the cards, that’s the kind of thing our event photography covers too.
If you enjoy the tool, feel free to share it, link to it, or send it to whoever still says “reet mint.”
