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dont say frock please.

37 replies

SeeLyon · 04/12/2011 20:23

THAT SI ALL

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rubyrubyruby · 04/12/2011 20:24

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tethersjinglebellend · 04/12/2011 20:25

Can I ban jeansandanicetop please?

chardom · 04/12/2011 20:29

My daughter shouts at me if I ever dare to say frock!!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 04/12/2011 20:30

I like saying frock. It makes me think of slightly tarty older women all dressed up for a night on the town - and I feel a certain association with that nowadays. :)

The phrase, 'a tunic with leggings' on the other hand makes me want to hurt people.

Alouisee · 04/12/2011 20:31

I love a posh frock. Far more fun than a naice dress.

OtterHumbug · 04/12/2011 20:35

I like the word frock. It reminds me of my Nan, who would always say, "What a pretty frock you've got on." in a very approving way.

I also like slacks. As in, "I do wish you girls wouldn't insist on wearing slacks." in a sad, almost heart-broken, tone.

mrsalwaysawake · 04/12/2011 20:44

Frock has just the same feeling got me as it does for OtterHumbug, and I use it more as I get older!

Catsmamma · 04/12/2011 20:45

dress is such a humdrum word though, frock is more.....

just more.

CroissantNeuf · 04/12/2011 20:49

It reminds me of my Gran too.

She would also say 'boutique' to describe any sort of clothes shop.

tallwivglasses · 04/12/2011 20:51

i love 'frock' but I love 'cardi' more Xmas Smile

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 04/12/2011 21:55

Pmsl at 'slacks.' Does anybody actually say 'slacks' anymore? You've reminded me of my nan and her 'combinations' too! :)

OtterHumbug · 04/12/2011 21:59

I'm going to start, Remus. Next time DD comes downstairs all dressed up to go out, I'm going to say, "Oh, darling, haven't you got a pretty frock to wear instead of those dreadful slacks?"

In fact, I'm going to practice my face of pained disappointment right now. Xmas Grin

Get0rf · 04/12/2011 22:03

I love the word frock. You should see my daughter's face when I say frock in stentorian tones in Top Shop or jack Wills.

If DP has got anything vaguely cardigan like I call it a cardigan, just to see the look on his face as well.

And daps for any kind of trainer.

Pullover for jumper.

I am sure my family loathes me

Get0rf · 04/12/2011 22:04

Oh yes, jeansandanicetop.

That sums up the entire 30 something audience of all the Take Twat concerts this year.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 04/12/2011 22:06

Wonders which is worse - pullover or sweater.

One of my favourite words is negligee. :)

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 04/12/2011 22:06

Sadly, I cannot spell it.

Get0rf · 04/12/2011 22:07

Brassiere Grin

Or jersey instead of jumper. I am far too working class to call a jumper a jersey, mind you.

I call ballet pumps dolly shoes as well, I have no idea why.

Just something else for dd to curl her lip at.

Popbiscuit · 04/12/2011 22:14

Frockity, frock, frock. I love it and shall not desist.

Also very stubborn about trousers. NOBODY says trousers around these parts; it's always "pants" which make me think of undergarments, so trousers it shall be. There is also something inherently comic and slightly naughty about "trousers". Pants just can't compete on that front Grin.

UterusUterusGhali · 04/12/2011 22:15

I'll darn well say frock of I wish.
And strides.

Bolero and shrug anger me though which is unfortunate.

ForwardOcho · 04/12/2011 22:20

Costume. My gran used to say costume. As in, "I need a new costume for Xmas day". I love frock. I have a Horrockses cotton dress which belonged to my mother in 1959. It has two under petticoats (there's another) and couldn't possibly be called anything other than a frock.

Get0rf · 04/12/2011 22:21

Strides!

I just thought of another one - trews for trousers. 'look dd here's a nice pair of trews'

mrsalwaysawake · 04/12/2011 22:21

Popbiscuit, you're right about trousers. Can be used almost as an incredibly mild expletive (with 'knickers' as the next step up the sweary ladder)

rubyrubyruby · 04/12/2011 22:21

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Get0rf · 04/12/2011 22:21

Hahaha at the name uterusuterusghali Grin that is genius.

Get0rf · 04/12/2011 22:22

NOOOO at trouser in the singular.

Unless you are called Trinny or Susannah.