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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
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 Posted - 09/02/2007 : 15:24:12
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Any interesting ones from your part of the world?
Daycent is the derived from the word "decent", except daycent has a higher importance.
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the acorahs
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United Kingdom
181 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2007 : 15:37:14
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I am from Widnes (near Liverpool) and wherever I go no-one knows what "Skitting" means, it basically means teasing or taking the piss, but I think it is only really said in the Merseyside/North-West area.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2007 : 15:54:36
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Rapid and Sound were personal favourites from the 90's
Rapid meaning cool
Sound meaning thanks/ok
I've heard rapid being used a few times recently.
E.G. A rapid pair of tackies
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2007 : 16:40:37
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I'm only about 12 miles away from Widnes and have never heard 'skitting'.
My freind was telling me the other day about his amazement when he asked for a barm cake in a Birmingham chippy and they didn't know what he wanted. So I tested the phrase in a chippy in the East End of London last week and they didn't know there either. Does everyone else in the North-West say 'barm cake'? There's loads of names for it apparently...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinner_roll
Another thing that people have told be they don't understand is 'babby's yed'. Come on, isn't it obvious?
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the acorahs
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
181 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2007 : 17:45:41
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Originally posted by pixiestu
I'm only about 12 miles away from Widnes and have never heard 'skitting'.
My freind was telling me the other day about his amazement when he asked for a barm cake in a Birmingham chippy and they didn't know what he wanted. So I tested the phrase in a chippy in the East End of London last week and they didn't know there either. Does everyone else in the North-West say 'barm cake'? There's loads of names for it apparently...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinner_roll
Another thing that people have told be they don't understand is 'babby's yed'. Come on, isn't it obvious?
"The arc of triumph"
Yeah, we say barm around here, although I have never ever heard of "babby yed", I guess is that some wool thing yeah? (Only messing, where about you from?)
I can't think of any good ones at the min, we call anyone 'lid' or 'lad' (male or female), but that is more of a tongue in cheek thing, also we say 'chud' instead of chewing gum/chewy.
Does anyone else eat the Widnes speciality of 'chips, cheese and gravy'? It is nutritious and delicious.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 09/02/2007 : 18:11:53
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Is this what you mean by "chippy"?
the cure make me want to die, but in a good way -- mr.biscuitdoughhead
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2007 : 05:41:26
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quote:
Originally posted by pixiestu
I'm only about 12 miles away from Widnes and have never heard 'skitting'.
My freind was telling me the other day about his amazement when he asked for a barm cake in a Birmingham chippy and they didn't know what he wanted. So I tested the phrase in a chippy in the East End of London last week and they didn't know there either. Does everyone else in the North-West say 'barm cake'? There's loads of names for it apparently...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinner_roll
Another thing that people have told be they don't understand is 'babby's yed'. Come on, isn't it obvious?
"The arc of triumph"
The chip barm/muffin/bread cake debate is one of the longest running. I say chip muffin.
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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lonely persuader
= Cult of Ray =
Ireland
488 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2007 : 06:01:11
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>"How are you?"
>"Im grand"
(I dont think the english get the "grand", not as in big or 1000 pounds)
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>"What's your man like?"
>"he's sound"
different meaning of "sound" (as in he's an alrite guy) but yes it can also be used as in
>"How are you?"
>"aw, sound out"
are irish ones. Am i right?
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2007 : 07:12:00
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Originally posted by the acorahs
Yeah, we say barm around here, although I have never ever heard of "babby yed", I guess is that some wool thing yeah? (Only messing, where about you from?)
I can't think of any good ones at the min, we call anyone 'lid' or 'lad' (male or female), but that is more of a tongue in cheek thing, also we say 'chud' instead of chewing gum/chewy.
Does anyone else eat the Widnes speciality of 'chips, cheese and gravy'? It is nutritious and delicious.
I'm from Wigan, never had chips, cheese and gravy but you can get it round here. Never heard 'chud' either, it's just 'chewy' to me.
Speaking of food, two words for food I use are 'jackbit' and 'scran' (I always thought scran was more commonly used in Manchester than here though).
And if you are hungry you are 'klempt'.
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Srisaket
= Cult of Ray =
Thailand
313 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2007 : 07:21:39
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quote:
Originally posted by lonely persuader
>"How are you?"
>"Im grand"
(I dont think the english get the "grand", not as in big or 1000 pounds)
and
>"What's your man like?"
>"he's sound"
different meaning of "sound" (as in he's an alrite guy) but yes it can also be used as in
>"How are you?"
>"aw, sound out"
are irish ones. Am i right?
The English (British?) use 'Grand' and 'Sound' in much the same way as the Irish do, though perhaps not as often.
From the East Midland's the phrase that always sticks in the mind was 'My Duck' as in "Ey up Me Duck" as a general greeting (don't ask me what it means). Also, food there was always referred to as 'snap' and bread rolls were always 'cobs'. |
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2007 : 08:11:56
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There was an old guy on the radio who was fond of "Let tell you me" but he took a lot of colour with him when he left.
I'm never sure what is truly local flavour, but I think these are terms everybody here knows
a Social (party, a descendent of the barn dance, ex. it is customary to have a wedding social, "When are you holding your social?")
Beefs & Bouquets (complaints & kudos, specifically a radio show)
a Nip (a poorly named hamburger, "Let's go to the Sals and have a Nip!" [which would likely get you arrested in New York])
This is more Canada-wide, but, I remember a border guard at Bar Harbor, Maine was quite amused. She asked, "Do you have any alcohol or Cigarettes?" and I replied, "Yah, I've got about a pack and a half of smokes." "Uh huh, Smokes?"
Also, you can order a Crown Royal in the States, but you can't ask for a Rye and water. |
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2007 : 11:01:58
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Yer man - when you don't know a guys name
Yer one - when you don't know a womans name. Pronounced "Yer wan" if you're fond of Nike branded products
Gowl is quite popular
And Biore. Which originally meant bi-sexual whore, but is now used to describe a beautiful or "daycent" woman
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2007 : 11:14:52
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Originally posted by pixiestu
quote:
Originally posted by the acorahs
Yeah, we say barm around here, although I have never ever heard of "babby yed", I guess is that some wool thing yeah? (Only messing, where about you from?)
I can't think of any good ones at the min, we call anyone 'lid' or 'lad' (male or female), but that is more of a tongue in cheek thing, also we say 'chud' instead of chewing gum/chewy.
Does anyone else eat the Widnes speciality of 'chips, cheese and gravy'? It is nutritious and delicious.
I'm from Wigan, never had chips, cheese and gravy but you can get it round here. Never heard 'chud' either, it's just 'chewy' to me.
Speaking of food, two words for food I use are 'jackbit' and 'scran' (I always thought scran was more commonly used in Manchester than here though).
And if you are hungry you are 'klempt'.
"The arc of triumph"
Do you have pea wet?
I play football in Wigan now by the way. I've just signed for a team that plays in the Wigan & District Amateur league. Just thought I'd let you know.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2007 : 11:31:14
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Nice, Homers. Good luck!
"I hate how the reptile dreams it's a mammal. Scaley monster: be what you are!!" - Erebus. |
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2007 : 16:21:11
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Do you have pea wet?
I play football in Wigan now by the way. I've just signed for a team that plays in the Wigan & District Amateur league. Just thought I'd let you know.
Yeah we have pea wet, I'm not keen myself though.
Good luck with the football. What team do you play for?
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2007 : 07:15:26
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I was just watching this performance by The Lancashire Hotpots and immediately thought of this thread.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tS_OkJaZFd4
I'll be having a chippy tea tonight, yum yum.
"The arc of triumph" |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2007 : 07:56:07
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Chips, cheese and gravy is called poutine.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2007 : 03:54:50
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quote:
Originally posted by pixiestu
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Do you have pea wet?
I play football in Wigan now by the way. I've just signed for a team that plays in the Wigan & District Amateur league. Just thought I'd let you know.
Yeah we have pea wet, I'm not keen myself though.
Good luck with the football. What team do you play for?
"The arc of triumph"
Douglas Valley F.C
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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