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The list of regional nicknames used in English language includes nicknames for people based on their locality of origin (birthplace, place of permanent residence, or family roots). Nicknames based on the country (or larger geopolitical area) of origin may be found in the List of ethnic slurs .
Brochers, [23] (not to be confused with people from Burghead) Frinton-on-Sea Master Gaters (pejorative; the town used to hide behind a set of railway crossing gates) Frodsham Jowie Heads (from old Runcorn area Cheshire meaning turnip, reference to the rural position of the town), Frodos (a character in The Lord of the Rings) Frome
"Unalachtigo" probably came from the term wə̆nálâhtko·w, which according to Ives Goddard has an unknown translation.Some sources translate unalachtigo as meaning "people who live near the ocean", or "people who live down by the water" [6] Other spellings include Unalâchtigo (1818) and Wunalàchtigo (1798).
The meaning behind this is that they have one foot in Britain and one foot in South Africa, leaving their penis to hang in the salty sea water. [40] In the East African Bantu languages mzungu has come to mean any white European but more often than not especially the British or English, due to their prior presence in the region. [citation needed]
This is a list of nickname-related list articles on Wikipedia. A nickname is "a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name." [ 1 ] A nickname is often considered desirable, symbolising a form of acceptance, but can sometimes be a form of ridicule.
Water names also conjure up images of famous places, like Hudson and Jordan. Then there are baby names inspired by water that take no interpretation: Ocean, Lake, Bay, River, Storm and more.
The nickname is used by white and Asian people alike, and came to many people's attention in the film East is East. [24] [25] "Bruddersford" – name coined by J. B. Priestley for his fictional portrayals of Bradford. [26] [27] "Curry Capital of Britain" or simply "Curry Capital" – a title gained by the city's rich history with curry.
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