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Amusing piece on the innumerable regional dialects that exist in the UK and the vast number of slang/local words that each region produces that are incomprehensible to anyone else. UK dialects 'strong and varied' [^] So, what's the most unusual slang word (not crude!) that exists only in your locale?
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legalAlien wrote: not crude! Sorry, I only have a crude example! "Womb ferret" - until recently, I had only heard my father-in-law use this term for your "trouser snake". However, Kate Winslet recently used it in "Extras", which had me in stitches. Both her and my father-in-law are from deepest Berkshire.
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Amusing piece on the innumerable regional dialects that exist in the UK and the vast number of slang/local words that each region produces that are incomprehensible to anyone else. UK dialects 'strong and varied' [^] So, what's the most unusual slang word (not crude!) that exists only in your locale?
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there's a style of dancing that is very popular on the Carolina coasts, called... Shagging. it wasn't until the Austin Powers movies that most people around here learned that "to shag" means something else to other people. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
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there's a style of dancing that is very popular on the Carolina coasts, called... Shagging. it wasn't until the Austin Powers movies that most people around here learned that "to shag" means something else to other people. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
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Amusing piece on the innumerable regional dialects that exist in the UK and the vast number of slang/local words that each region produces that are incomprehensible to anyone else. UK dialects 'strong and varied' [^] So, what's the most unusual slang word (not crude!) that exists only in your locale?
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http://www.viz.co.uk/profanisaurus/profanis.htm[^] ok, they are pretty much all crude :) Cupid's toothpaste n. Cross between Aphrodite's Evostick (qv) and denture glue; that which women spit (qv) or swallow (qv). Also tapioca toothpaste. barber's sandwich n. A badly pruned muff, from its resemblance to a buttered bap inadvertantly dropped onto the lino in a hairdressers. Ryan
O fools, awake! The rites you sacred hold Are but a cheat contrived by men of old, Who lusted after wealth and gained their lust And died in baseness—and their law is dust. al-Ma'arri (973-1057)
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there's a style of dancing that is very popular on the Carolina coasts, called... Shagging. it wasn't until the Austin Powers movies that most people around here learned that "to shag" means something else to other people. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
There was an American movie called 'Shag' a while back - I think the film goers in the UK who went to see that one were a bit disappointed :)
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http://www.viz.co.uk/profanisaurus/profanis.htm[^] ok, they are pretty much all crude :) Cupid's toothpaste n. Cross between Aphrodite's Evostick (qv) and denture glue; that which women spit (qv) or swallow (qv). Also tapioca toothpaste. barber's sandwich n. A badly pruned muff, from its resemblance to a buttered bap inadvertantly dropped onto the lino in a hairdressers. Ryan
O fools, awake! The rites you sacred hold Are but a cheat contrived by men of old, Who lusted after wealth and gained their lust And died in baseness—and their law is dust. al-Ma'arri (973-1057)
I did wonder how long it would take before Viz was mentioned...
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Amusing piece on the innumerable regional dialects that exist in the UK and the vast number of slang/local words that each region produces that are incomprehensible to anyone else. UK dialects 'strong and varied' [^] So, what's the most unusual slang word (not crude!) that exists only in your locale?
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How about 'front-bottom' and 'back-bottom'? :-D Have heard these both on TV so they must be okay.
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there's a style of dancing that is very popular on the Carolina coasts, called... Shagging. it wasn't until the Austin Powers movies that most people around here learned that "to shag" means something else to other people. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That rather reminds me of the old one about the Brit who walked into a shop in the US and asked for a fag... :rolleyes: Anna :rose: Riverblade Ltd - Software Consultancy Services Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.
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Amusing piece on the innumerable regional dialects that exist in the UK and the vast number of slang/local words that each region produces that are incomprehensible to anyone else. UK dialects 'strong and varied' [^] So, what's the most unusual slang word (not crude!) that exists only in your locale?
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This doesn't refer directly to regional slang but if you want to see what sorts of creative and obscene things people are currently doing to extend the language, try www.urbandictionary.com. And, my current favoite for "cupid's toothpaste" is
sploogewhich can be used either as a verb or a noun. Oh yeah, I have a very old (now) British book called "Backpacking in North America" in which the author recalled causing quite a scandal here in the States by leaving the milk man a note:Knock me up. I will pay you.(BTW: For those who don't know, in the US "Knocked up" means pregnant.) Will -
This doesn't refer directly to regional slang but if you want to see what sorts of creative and obscene things people are currently doing to extend the language, try www.urbandictionary.com. And, my current favoite for "cupid's toothpaste" is
sploogewhich can be used either as a verb or a noun. Oh yeah, I have a very old (now) British book called "Backpacking in North America" in which the author recalled causing quite a scandal here in the States by leaving the milk man a note:Knock me up. I will pay you.(BTW: For those who don't know, in the US "Knocked up" means pregnant.) Willhttp://www.urbandictionary.com/[^] Urban Dictionary is so cool! One of my favourite sites. :-> "dnh is undefined." :cool: Never forget: "Stay kul and happy" (I.A.)
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http://www.urbandictionary.com/[^] Urban Dictionary is so cool! One of my favourite sites. :-> "dnh is undefined." :cool: Never forget: "Stay kul and happy" (I.A.)
David's thoughts / dnhsoftware.org / MyHTMLTidydnh wrote: "dnh is undefined." And, when you choose to not define yourself, you are choosing to not limit yourself.
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Amusing piece on the innumerable regional dialects that exist in the UK and the vast number of slang/local words that each region produces that are incomprehensible to anyone else. UK dialects 'strong and varied' [^] So, what's the most unusual slang word (not crude!) that exists only in your locale?
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dnh wrote: "dnh is undefined." And, when you choose to not define yourself, you are choosing to not limit yourself.
:-D Never forget: "Stay kul and happy" (I.A.)
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I got a post card from PIttsburgh once, it said "Yunz is nebby" on it. Never figured what nebby was. My guess is something like friends. BW
Meanwhile, behind the facade of this innocent looking bookstore...
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I got a post card from PIttsburgh once, it said "Yunz is nebby" on it. Never figured what nebby was. My guess is something like friends. BW
Meanwhile, behind the facade of this innocent looking bookstore...
brianwelsch wrote: Never figured what nebby was. How about nosey or inquisitive?
"One must learn from the bite of the fire to leave it alone." - Native American Proverb
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brianwelsch wrote: Never figured what nebby was. How about nosey or inquisitive?
"One must learn from the bite of the fire to leave it alone." - Native American Proverb
could be. I took nebby to be based off neighborly. BW
Meanwhile, behind the facade of this innocent looking bookstore...
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dan neely wrote: Yinz (plural form of you. Pittsburgh PA area) similar to the southern ya'll. I grew up just outside of Pgh and had to learn the ya'll thing because we relocated to the Dallas area. Mike "liberals were driven crazy by Bush." Me To: Dixie Sluts, M. Moore, the Boss, Bon Jovi, Clooney, Penn, Babs, Soros, Redford, Gore, Daschle - "bye bye" Me "I voted for W." Me "There you go again." RR "Flushed the Johns" Me
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Amusing piece on the innumerable regional dialects that exist in the UK and the vast number of slang/local words that each region produces that are incomprehensible to anyone else. UK dialects 'strong and varied' [^] So, what's the most unusual slang word (not crude!) that exists only in your locale?
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Jawellnofine, which means yes. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Colib and WebTwoZero. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That rather reminds me of the old one about the Brit who walked into a shop in the US and asked for a fag... :rolleyes: Anna :rose: Riverblade Ltd - Software Consultancy Services Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.
Or the yank who told a bunch of British school children to be quiet and sit right down on their fannies. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Colib and WebTwoZero. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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Anonymous wrote: f***ing shagged Which is bloody confusing if you think about it. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Colib and WebTwoZero. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!