What is lush slang for?

lush. noun. Definition of lush (Entry 2 of 3) 1 slang : intoxicating liquor : drink. 2 : a habitual heavy drinker : drunkard.

Why are alcoholics called Lush?

It seems probable — albeit based on incomplete evidence — that the slang lush for alcoholic drink came first, that the club's name of Lushington was based on it, presumably as a joke on the family name, and that its members' fondness for drinking to excess helped lush to shift from drink to drunkard.

Why do people say lush?

Lush is abbreviation of the word Luscious. The originally Welsh oxymoron meaning you are on your way, but not immediately. You need a minute to gather your thoughts/things/feelings before you traverse the journey you are about to undertake. Traditionally shouted from the top of the stairs to parental figures.

Is lush British slang?

(Britain, slang) Beautiful, sexy. Boys with long hair are lush! (Britain, Canada, slang) Amazing, cool, fantastic, wicked.

What is a female lush?

The definition of lush is something that is full or exists in abundance. It also is a woman with a sensuous body. An example of lush is vegetation in the rainforest. An example of lush is Marilyn Monroe. adjective.

Lush | meaning of Lush

Is lush derogatory?

lush adjective (GOOD)

good or, of a person, attractive: We had a lush time on my birthday. He's so lush.

Does lush mean attractive?

If you describe a person or thing as lush, you mean that they are very attractive or appealing.

Is lush Welsh slang?

Lush is a Welsh term of endearment. If you ever visit South Wales, I guarantee you'll hear this phrase from locals.

What does poor DAB mean?

Noun. poor dab (plural poor dabs) (Wales) Someone to be pitied, poor thing.

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What do the Welsh call the English?

Senior Member. The Welsh for English is Saesneg (the adjective), Saes for Englishman; the Breton is saoznec or Saoz.

What is the synonym of lush?

Some common synonyms of lush are exuberant, lavish, luxuriant, prodigal, and profuse. While all these words mean "giving or given out in great abundance," lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance.

How do you use the word lush in a sentence?

What does lush mean in NZ?

noun. a person who drinks frequently. Not necessarily an alcoholic. Lauren is a lush. See more words with the same meaning: alcoholic.

What is lush green?

lush Add to list Share. Lush describes something growing in abundance, like the lush green grass that covers the lawn in the spring. Lush usually describes thick healthy plant growth, like the jungles of the rainforest that were so lush you couldn't walk through without chopping down branches.

How do you use spectacular in a sentence?

He has just walked out into a spectacular summer storm. The aedicule of the window made it spectacular, like a proscenium awaiting the appearance of actor. The spectacular catch-up found indicated that it was.

What is the niece sentence?

How To Use Niece In A Sentence. My niece was left in my trust for the weekend. Reflections on Rosemary were given by her niece Claire and one of her great-nieces, Annie. I have a wife, a son, a sister, a sister-in-law, three brothers-in-law, a mother, a father-in-law, a nephew, and a niece.

What's a better word for beautiful?

admirable, adorable, alluring, angelic, appealing, beauteous, bewitching, captivating, charming, classy, comely, cute, dazzling, delicate, delightful, divine, elegant, enthralling, enticing, excellent, exquisite, fair, fascinating, fetching, fine, foxy, good-looking, gorgeous, graceful, grand, handsome, ideal, inviting ...

What is the meaning of ambrosial?

Definition of ambrosia

1a : the food of the Greek and Roman gods. b : the ointment or perfume of the gods. 2 : something extremely pleasing to taste or smell. 3 : a dessert made of oranges and shredded coconut.

What should you not say to a Welsh person?

Do the Welsh hate the English?

The poll of 300 Welsh people revealed the thing they hate most about the English is football hooliganism, while an obsession with England's 1966 World Cup win comes second. More than a quarter of Welsh people dislike English arrogance, while another annoyance was the country's inability to cope with snowfall each year.

What does Taff mean in Wales?

taff (plural taffs) (slang) A Welshman.

What is Welsh for Darling?

in Welsh is: 1 annwyl adjective , bach2 adjective , ffel adjective , gwyn2 adjective.

What does Yaki Da mean in English?

In Welsh, the way to say Cheers! is Iechyd da! (It is sometimes anglicised to Yaki da! or Yaki dah! but these spellings are incorrect.) As in English, it is said when you raise a glass to toast another person, or when you clink glasses with a group of friends in celebration.