What is British numpty?

numpty (plural numpties) (Britain, derogatory) An idiot, dolt or fool.
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Is the word numpty offensive?

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 numpty mean in Scotland?

Numpty was included in the 2005 Supplement to the Dictionary of the Scots Language with the following definition: “a stupid person, an idiot”. In the revised edition of the Concise Scots Dictionary (CSD), to be published in December, the definition has been shortened to the kinder: “a foolish person”.
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What is the origin of numpty?

The origins of the word 'numpty', a popular term of mild abuse, have been traced back to 1794, backdating its current recorded appearance in the OED by almost 200 years.
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What does the insult sod mean?

/sɒd/ /sɑːd/ ​(British English, taboo, offensive, slang) an offensive word for a person, especially a man, that you are annoyed with or think is unpleasant. You stupid sod!
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What is a slapper in England?

/ (ˈslæpə) / noun. British slang a promiscuous woman.
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What does Sodomising a woman mean?

sodomise. / (ˈsɒdəˌmaɪz) / verb. (tr) to be the active partner in anal intercourse.
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What is a knackered in England?

If you say that you are knackered, you are emphasizing that you are extremely tired. [British, informal] I was absolutely knackered at the end of the match. Synonyms: exhausted, worn out, tired out, drained More Synonyms of knackered. 2.
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What does knackered mean in England?

knackered (comparative more knackered, superlative most knackered) (UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, slang) Tired or exhausted.
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What does twatt mean in British?

ˈtwät. British usually ˈtwat. plural twats. slang, vulgar + offensive : a woman's sexual organs. British : a stupid or annoying person.
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What do Scots call the toilet?

For the uninitiated, cludgie is a Scottish word meaning “toilet”, although probably not to be used in the politest of companies.
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What is Scottish slang for girl?

A lass is a girl. Your Scottish folk dance teacher might announce, "Lads line up on that side, lasses on this side!" Lass is an old-fashioned way to say "young girl," and it's more common in parts of Britain than in the US.
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Why do they say wee in Scotland?

Many words spoken by Scottish people can be determined without too much effort. “Aye” means “yes”, “wee” means “little or small” and “nae” means “no”. If something is too “dear” , they could be referring to how expensive it is instead of how beautiful or precious it is to them.
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What is the British slang for girl?

'Lass' or 'lassie' is another word for 'girl'. This is mainly in the north of England and Scotland. 'Lad' is another word for boy.
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How do you say mad in British slang?

Not necessarily intended in a bad way, "bonkers" means “mad” or “crazy.” Used to mean if something is a bit stupid.
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What does bum mean in Scottish?

Scotland have several of their own slang words for body parts, of which I have to say my absolute favourite is 'bahoochie' for your bum, and a 'banger' for a gentleman's private parts.
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What is British slang for drunk?

Pissed / Pished

Strictly speaking, “pissed” (or “pished” in Scotland) is a swear word and you shouldn't use it in a formal, professional or school context. However it is probably the most commonly used word in the UK to describe being drunk. If you spend any time in the UK, you will hear it all the time.
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What does manky mean in British?

manky in British English

1. worthless, rotten, or in bad taste. 2. dirty, filthy, or bad. Word origin.
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What does sodding mean in British?

(sɒdɪŋ ) adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Sodding is used by some people to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are angry or annoyed. [British, informal, rude, emphasis]
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What does Pillock mean UK?

Noun. pillock (plural pillocks) (UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, derogatory, slang) A stupid or annoying person; a simpleton; a fool.
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What does Bullocks mean in Ireland?

Bollocks (singular noun)

In Ireland, "bollocks", "ballocks" or "bollox" can be used as a singular noun to mean a despicable or notorious person, for instance: "Who's the old ballocks you were talking to?"
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What does Bonk mean in British?

transitive, chiefly British, informal : to have sexual intercourse with (someone)
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What does sod off mean in the UK?

sod off in British English

verb. (intr, adverb; usually imperative) slang, mainly British. to go away; depart.
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What does Gobby mean in Britain?

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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