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Unusual Regional Words?

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AllThePogs · 11/01/2022 20:52

A friend just told me that people in Glasgow say they have had a shock when they mean they had a stroke. I had never heard this before.
Are there any unusual regional words you know?

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Moonshine9 · 14/01/2022 18:45

Quoting obvs not working!!

WalkersAreNotTheOnlyCrisps · 14/01/2022 19:13

It's a hard G at the beginning of gipping.
I have heard of a jippy tummy too though.

Words · 15/01/2022 16:42

Buggerlugs: an idiot, but with a hint of affection
Offcumden: one who has recently arrived, a bit of an idiot, and would not know what the above meant

Words · 15/01/2022 16:44

Nipcurran' a stingy person ( one who would cut a currant in two)

LoveFall · 16/01/2022 19:41

@Jabbawasarollingstone

Clodhoppers for chunky or big shoes/boots (Northamptonshire)

My husband is cockney and there are so many words (no he doesn't use rhyming slang) but I think (h)arris for your rear end and poxy to say something is bad or distasteful are my two favourites.

We use clodhoppers also. West Coast Canada.
Sideswiped · 16/01/2022 22:15

For me, 'put the wood in the hole' was closely followed by 'were you born in a barn?', clearly a reference to Jesus.

Words · 17/01/2022 18:20

Eh? What is Jesus connection ?
Barns are large lofty draughty spaces with doors often standing open.

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