How offensive is it to call someone a "slag" in British English?
slag - loose woman or treacherous man - the common association is with slag meaning the dross which separates during the metal ore (typically iron) smelting process. In fact the iron smelting connection is probably more of a reinforcing influence rather than an …
How serious an insult is "wanker" in British English? [NSFW]
@Snubian: It certainly is a fascinating topic. My personal theory on that (based on little hard evidence, but seems plausible) is that it's related to the use of strong insults between friends: with stronger language there is a 'bonding' effect where it is understood by both parties that the insult-calling is not serious, and that the social bond between the two is so strong that use of such a ...
What exactly is "I'mma?" - English Language & Usage Stack …
2013年10月10日 · 8. I'mma is a slang contraction of I'm gonna. It's common in some dialects; others use it only in an affected manner similar to lolspeak. It's good to know what it means, but I would only recommend adopting it yourself if you're quite comfortable with using slang and know when it's appropriate. Share.
What's the difference between "informal", "colloquial", "slang", and ...
I will give a few examples, best description first: That ain't right.. slang; informal; vulgar (1. of the common people), old-fashioned label
idioms - Etymology of "cut someone some slack" - English …
2015年2月1日 · 1. Another meaning of "slack" is the gravelly coal dust that is left over after the sizable lumps of coal are taken. This is low-quality and hard to manage to produce a steady fire. Of course a ton of slack would be a lot cheaper than a ton of lump coal too. "Cut" might then mean "mix" also - "I can't afford quality coal, mix in some slack".
How did the slang meaning of "flog" come about?
2011年5月7日 · this is a good guess, but several words in the semantic field around "beating" may mean "to offer, to sell". I cannot think of one specifically, and I don't see reliable cognates for to flog that would inform the opinion. *pleHg- "to beat, strike" might suggest a relation to Plakat "poster", plaquette, in line with my first guess for an analogy with Ger. anschlag (what Luther …
Is the word "wotcher" British slang? What does it mean?
2015年4月8日 · What is "Wotcher"? Theory 1: It's a contraction of "what are you up to" or "what are you doing". Basically, the last part (up to/doing) is completely dropped, and the rest is smushed together. Theory 2: it's short for "what cheer", purportedly 17th …
"Sl*t" term for males - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
2011年8月13日 · 0. I suggest "gigolo" as a term that is probably quite suitable since it specifically refers to the male sex. Although it may not be quite as low-class or dirty as "slut," it's probably close enough to meet most needs. Share. Improve this answer. edited May 30, 2011 at 1:46. answered May 30, 2011 at 0:12.
What is the origin of the Australian slang “pommers” to refer to ...
2023年9月25日 · From 1923, in The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express:. The word 'pommy,' as applied to newcomers from the old-land, is still causing a mild sensation as to its origin, or derivation, in several papers.
What's the origin of “yo”? - English Language & Usage Stack …
2011年9月2日 · An exclamation of incitement, warning, etc. (also repeated). In nautical use = yoho int. Occas. as n. and in vbl. n. yo-yoing. first noted use: 1420. An exclamation used as a greeting, to express surprise, or to attract attention; hey! Also as a response to such a call. slang (orig. and chiefly U.S.).