Brit vs Yank vs Aussie slang - Page 2

**tygrkhat40** · December 9th, 2010, 02:08 PM

The wheel's turning, but the hamster's dead.
Dumb as a bag of hammers.

**HugoHackenbush** · December 9th, 2010, 08:44 PM

Since this is VEF:

Fanny: For a Yank, the back part. For a Brit or Aussie the front.
Cunt: Yes, it means that but also an idiot or unpleasant person.
Bugger: Technically sodomy. But also a rascal, good natured bloke, exclamation of displeasure or to mess up.
Tart: A sweet dessert but also a prostitute or simply a slut.
Pissed: For a Yank extremely angry. For a Brit drunk.
Knickers=panties, but I hoped you'd figured that one out by now.

**Greenman** · December 9th, 2010, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjefferys1

The dog's bollocks, or some times just the dogs. Is English slang for excellent or the best as in:

"They are of the opinion that, when it comes to Italian opera, Pavarotti is the dog's bollocks."

Oh in case you didn't know bollocks are testicles.

Revealed on Q.I. (BBC tv programme with Stephen Fry) this phrase originates apparently from Meccano-box deluxe - whether you believe that or not it is an odd phrase. We also get bog standard from that too-box standard-another Meccano system.

**Greenman** · December 9th, 2010, 08:53 PM

I would also cite the word FAG. In the USA it means someone who is gay/effiminate etc where as here it is a slang term for a cigarette but also a verb-to fag for someone means to carry out errands-this is attributed to colleges like Eton and Harrow where a lower pupil would become an older pupil's fag or errand boy. The cigarette term derives from a song "Pack up your troubles(in your old kit bag)" with the line "while you've a Lucifer(match) to light your fag..."

imracerx · December 10th, 2010, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvasilj

I'll chuck some Aussie in for ya all

Kangaroos loose in the top paddock, an idiot

I really like that one... It's Yank equivalent I s'pose would be this-

Crazy as a shithouse rat.....

**Rick Danger** · December 10th, 2010, 04:18 AM

Dumb as the night (this was my Mom's favorite)
Dumb as dirt
Country as a chicken coop (sp ?)
Ten gallon hat, five gallon brain
Big hat, no cattle

**mjefferys1** · December 10th, 2010, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Danger

And can somebody answer this age-old question: Who is "Jack The Lad" ? Is he related to "Mary and Her Four Daughters" ?

No, A Jack the lad is also somewhat roguish, a person who gets up to minor sins and maybe even minor crimes, albeit the expression is more fond than pejorative - you usually can't help but like a Jack the lad (thanks Google)

As in "He's a bit of a Jack the Lad".

**mjefferys1** · December 10th, 2010, 05:34 AM

Strine (Aussie)

Love these:

Banana bender, no not a gay someone from Queensland-Why?
Bitzer, mongrel dog (bits of this and bits of that)
Fruit loop, Idiot
Buckley's chance, no chance
Crack a fat, get a hard-on- erection
Pommy bastard, term of endearment for someone from England

imracerx · December 10th, 2010, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Danger

Dumb as the night (this was my Mom's favorite)
Dumb as dirt

Also, "dumb as a bag of hammers" (Yank)

**jagturan** · December 10th, 2010, 06:27 AM

I heard that the Brits had a bit of a laugh when the American movie, "Free Willy" was shown in the U.K.

December 9th, 2010, 08:44 PM	#12
HugoHackenbush Veteran Marxist Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wherever it's warm Posts: 14,111 Thanks: 205,936 Thanked 336,410 Times in 14,159 Posts	Since this is VEF: Fanny: For a Yank, the back part. For a Brit or Aussie the front. Cunt: Yes, it means that but also an idiot or unpleasant person. Bugger: Technically sodomy. But also a rascal, good natured bloke, exclamation of displeasure or to mess up. Tart: A sweet dessert but also a prostitute or simply a slut. Pissed: For a Yank extremely angry. For a Brit drunk. Knickers=panties, but I hoped you'd figured that one out by now. Last edited by HugoHackenbush; December 9th, 2010 at 08:51 PM..

December 9th, 2010, 08:53 PM	#14
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,516 Times in 19,356 Posts	I would also cite the word FAG. In the USA it means someone who is gay/effiminate etc where as here it is a slang term for a cigarette but also a verb-to fag for someone means to carry out errands-this is attributed to colleges like Eton and Harrow where a lower pupil would become an older pupil's fag or errand boy. The cigarette term derives from a song "Pack up your troubles(in your old kit bag)" with the line "while you've a Lucifer(match) to light your fag..." __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

December 10th, 2010, 05:34 AM	#18
mjefferys1 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Frozen North Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 18,772 Thanked 57,913 Times in 1,618 Posts	Strine (Aussie) Love these: Banana bender, no not a gay someone from Queensland-Why? Bitzer, mongrel dog (bits of this and bits of that) Fruit loop, Idiot Buckley's chance, no chance Crack a fat, get a hard-on- erection Pommy bastard, term of endearment for someone from England __________________ VEF, Every day I discover a new favorite....... Tell me if you recognise someone in my posts. Last edited by mjefferys1; December 10th, 2010 at 05:39 AM..

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December 9th, 2010, 02:08 PM	#11
tygrkhat40 Long Suffering Bills Fan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The City of Good Neighbors Posts: 9,669 Thanks: 304,243 Thanked 152,528 Times in 9,629 Posts	The wheel's turning, but the hamster's dead. Dumb as a bag of hammers.

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Rick Danger Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Chill lounge..... Posts: 1,725 Thanks: 6,794 Thanked 31,225 Times in 1,714 Posts	Dumb as the night (this was my Mom's favorite) Dumb as dirt Country as a chicken coop (sp ?) Ten gallon hat, five gallon brain Big hat, no cattle

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jagturan Vintage Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Johnston Atoll Posts: 162 Thanks: 6,264 Thanked 18,074 Times in 343 Posts	I heard that the Brits had a bit of a laugh when the American movie, "Free Willy" was shown in the U.K.