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These are not merely catchy sayings. Even though some sources may identify a phrase as a catchphrase, this list is for those that meet the definition given in the lead section of the catchphrase article and are notable for their widespread use within the culture. This list is distinct from the list of political catchphrases.
British slang is English-language slang originating from and used in the United Kingdom and also used to a limited extent in Anglophone countries such as India, Malaysia, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, especially by British expatriates. It is also used in the United States to a limited extent.
There are many terms for clients, including whoremonger, sex-buyer, British slang such as punter, terms for those in a vehicle such as kerb crawler, as well as Caribbean slang terms for female clients of gigolos such as milk bottle, longtail, yellowtail or stella.
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Dots (acronym, from the song Dirty Old Town by The Pogues) Sandown Rundowners, Sad Downers (pejorative) Sandwich Sarnies Scarborough Scarbs, Algerinos, Bottom-enders (for those born or raised in the old town) Scotland Scotties, Jocks [55] Macs, Sweaties (offensive; from rhyming slang "Sweaty Sock" for Jock). Scunthorpe Scunnys, Scuntys Selkirk ...
See also Notes External links 0-9 750s: Binoculars with magnification of 7x50 mm. 10-50s: Binoculars with magnification of 10x50 mm. A Acceptor: A horse confirmed by the owner or trainer to be a runner in a race. Aged: A horse seven years old or older. All up: A type of bet where the winnings of one race is carried over to the next race and so forth. Any2: see Duet. Apprentice: A young jockey ...
The German, [24] the French and the British Commonwealth armies used the name "Tommy" for British soldiers. "Tommy" is derived from the name "Tommy Atkins" which had been used as a generic name for a soldier for many years (and had been used as an example name on British Army registration forms). The precise origin is the subject of some debate ...
(slang) idiot; a general term of abuse, from Red Dwarf. snog (slang) a 'French kiss' or to kiss with tongues (US [DM]: deep kiss, not necessarily with tongues). Originally intransitive (i.e. one snogged with someone); now apparently (e.g. in the Harry Potter books) transitive. [citation needed] soap dodger one who is thought to lack personal ...