What is a babber?

Definition: A term of endearment, meaning 'baby' or 'friend'. Babber is commonly directed to a loved one, yet some crazy cats are happy to call any old stranger this.
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What is Bristol slang for?

bristols in British English

(ˈbrɪstəlz ) plural noun. British vulgar, slang. a woman's breasts.
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What is a yellow baber?

Although the name Yellow Barber is given to a bird species, the general consensus seems to be that the title refers to a mulatto barber, a common-enough occurrence among freemen in the South as well as other parts of the country.
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What does Gert mean slang?

/ (ɡɜːt) / adverb. English dialect great or very big. Slang.
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What does Gert mean in bristolian slang?

Gert. Large, big or very. A classic Bristol and West Country word used to describe anything huge or bigger than expected.
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What is a brizzle?

Brizzle is a silicone basting brush that bends to scoop up 1 tbsp of liquid (ahem – that's the equivalent of 15 bristle dips) from hard-to-reach places, drizzles to baste, and sits up off your bench with no drips.
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What does Gobby mean in England?

Adjective. gobby (comparative gobbier, superlative gobbiest) (Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, slang, derogatory, said of a person) Inclined to talk in a loud and offensive manner.
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What does NUDY mean in slang?

(informal) Relating to nudity or nudeness; nude quotations ▼
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What is a prat slang?

: a stupid or foolish person.
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What does Fittie mean in slang?

fittie (plural fitties) (UK, slang) A sexually attractive person.
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What does yellow belly mean in slang?

informal + old-fashioned. : not having courage : cowardly. He's a yellow-bellied traitor!
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What does my yellow mean in love?

Inspired by the Coldplay song “Yellow,” the prompt is to show off something or someone you love. People are naming their significant others, pets, favorite flowers and family members their “yellows”. The trend is all about being positive and uplifting.
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What does it mean if someone calls you yellow?

It means you are calling the person a coward. Most often, the word “yellow-bellied” is used. It's probably akin to the term “lily-livered”, which means weak and cowardly. The color yellow has always been associated with treachery, cowardice, jealousy and inconsistency.
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What is British slang for toilet?

Loo. Despite being a very British word for toilet, 'loo' is actually derived from the French phrase 'guardez l'eau', which means 'watch out for the water'.
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What does Bab mean Bristol?

Definition: A term of endearment, meaning 'baby' or 'friend'. Babber is commonly directed to a loved one, yet some crazy cats are happy to call any old stranger this.
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What is the Cockney word for breasts?

Willets is Cockney slang for Breasts.
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Is numpty a swear?

LONDON: English language enthusiasts, take note! The Oxford English Dictionary has launched a search to find the first recorded use in English of the word 'numpty', which means a foolish or stupid person. Since the mid-1980s, numpty has been used as a mild term of abuse in Britain.
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What does being a Pillock mean?

(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, derogatory, slang) A stupid or annoying person; a simpleton; a fool. quotations ▼
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Is numpty a slang?

Numpty is a word that is primarily used in British slang (specifically in Scotland), although its use has also been recorded in Australia. The meaning of the word Numpty is generally defined as being one of the following: A stupid person, a person who makes silly or foolish actions, sometimes based on poor judgement.
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What does Slike mean in slang?

(intransitive) To crawl; creep; slide.
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What does Cattywampus mean urban dictionary?

Definition - askew, awry, kitty-corner. Cattywampus is a variant of catawampus, another example of grand 19th century American slang. In addition to “askew” catawampus may refer to “an imaginary fierce wild animal,” or may mean “savage, destructive.”
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What is British numpty?

numpty (plural numpties) (Britain, derogatory) An idiot, dolt or fool.
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What does Tosspot mean in England?

tosspot. / (ˈtɒsˌpɒt) / noun. archaic, or literary a habitual drinker. British slang a stupid or contemptible person.
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What is cracking in British slang?

Slang – Cracking. Meaning – Excellent or impressive. The very best. This expression is used to describe just about anything that is really good – a person, a movie, a meal or a game of football. This is British English slang.
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What is the word Snollygoster?

snollygoster (plural snollygosters) (slang, obsolete) A shrewd person not guided by principles, especially a politician. quotations ▼
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