scuzzman Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 I'm having a bit of trouble with this one. British slang is far different from the terms used here, and a few of them can be a bit confusing. For instance:Cheek: does this mean "audacity"? EG: One who is "cheeky" is "audacious"?'Er indoors: I assume andsome (the one who typically uses this) is referring to his wife? If so, how did this slang originate?Bloody: I know well what this one means, but "bloody"? When this is used in a context in which a certain other word beginning with "f" would be appropriate, is it in a vulgar context?Are there any others that I missed that I would do well to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadyassa Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Ave a butchers hook ere mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzman Posted March 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Found bloody, but when used in that context is it derogatory? Also didn't find cheek/cheeky or 'er indoors. Found butcher's hook though :flowers: :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan2273 Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 "Er Indoors came from a TV show in the 70`s called Minder.The main Character Arthur Daley (George Cole) used to refer to his wife as Er Indoors.You have the right meaning for Cheek.Bloody, as in bloody idiot or bloody pest can be used instead of the F*** word and tends to mean expressing annoyance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rong Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Hereer indoors is there to, though just the meaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzman Posted March 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Cheers :flowers:Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadyassa Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 If used as bloody hell.. it can mean (surprise), or bloody hell (annoyance) i dont wanna wash up again. Typical english, so many meanings for the same word :D I have been trying to find you something on Smithfield meat market backslang, but cant, my mates used to speak it, that would really confuse you.Evah a kool ta dribs gels :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 You may find this useful. British slang. A guide for Americans.Regarding 'Er indoors. I was a great fan of the MINDER series when it was on. Arthur Daly, played by George Cole was a very shifty character, or SPIV as we would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadyassa Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 From andsomes link..... Bloody - One of the most useful swear words in English. Mostly used as an exclamation of surprise i.e. "bloody hell" or "bloody nora". Something may be "bloody marvellous" or "bloody awful". It is also used to emphasise almost anything, "you're bloody mad", "not bloody likely" and can also be used in the middle of other words to emphasise them. E.g. "Abso-bloody-lutely"! Americans should avoid saying "bloody" as they sound silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 From andsomes link..... Bloody - One of the most useful swear words in English. Mostly used as an exclamation of surprise i.e. "bloody hell" or "bloody nora". Something may be "bloody marvellous" or "bloody awful". It is also used to emphasise almost anything, "you're bloody mad", "not bloody likely" and can also be used in the middle of other words to emphasise them. E.g. "Abso-bloody-lutely"! Americans should avoid saying "bloody" as they sound silly.You really enjoyed that didn't you? :D :D :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadyassa Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Luv it, The most expressive word ever ;) ;) Used in Oz a lot as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 From andsomes link..... Americans should avoid saying "bloody" as they sound silly. :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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