Interesting Expressions

[bykimbo]

If there are any radio operators here you'll get jumped on for that.

Don't get me started!!

[suesjools]

When I was in Peterhead I learned to greet friends with "Fit like?" The acceptable response being "Nay bad". But the one that always took me aback was Aberdonian bar staff asking me "are you getting yours?" Alas it only means "are you being served?".

LOL!

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[cheaver]

LOL me too - and again at the choice word "Alas" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tiskets]

Hence the 'Pig on the Wall' Pub. Never knew that.

Better move on - we're hogging the thread

When I came to live in the Midlands 20 years ago, it took an age to conquer the dialect in some parts. Was always told the way to talk was in a sing songy voice and they say it as it sounds so in the pub it's: droi ma teeny, Ginnan Loim, Droi Woit Woin or a pile ile.

Kimbo would have to say: Gorenny ma moit crisps? The rest of us would ask for Sultan Vinniga, Smowkay Bycon, Chickin or pline.

[lejoueurdepipeau]

A "twitten" - common in Brighton. Sussex word meaning an (old) alleyway usually between two buildings!

[bykimbo]

When I came to live in the Midlands 20 years ago, it took an age to conquer the dialect in some parts. Was always told the way to talk was in a sing songy voice and they say it as it sounds so in the pub it's: droi ma teeny, Ginnan Loim, Droi Woit Woin or a pile ile.

Kimbo would have to say: Gorenny ma moit crisps? The rest of us would ask for Sultan Vinniga, Smowkay Bycon, Chickin or pline.

I'm struggling with "moit" darn it! Woz moit?

[bluebedouin]

I'm struggling with "moit" darn it! Woz moit?

You either love it or hate it.

[meebo1]

marmite?

[bykimbo]

I'm struggling with "moit" darn it! Woz moit?

You either love it or hate it.

marmite?

Ah! *beam* Thank you, and yes please.

[TexasAda]

I'm trying hard to come up with something but I grew up in the US Midwest and to my recollection, there was very little colorful speech. Maybe certain areas who say CRICK for a small river (creek). When I was old enough to know better but didn't, i told an older friend i was building a cathouse (for a PET). He thought that was pretty funny.