What is Janner slang for?
Janner (plural Janners) (Britain, dated, slang) An English person born within ten miles of the sea. (Britain, slang) Someone from Plymouth.
What does Bey mean in Devon?
6 Bey. This is Devon dialect for ‘boy’ but beys can also be any age.
Why do Devon people say maid?
It’s an affectionate word for females, as in ‘Don’t you worry about it, maid. ‘ i think it’s used more than people think because it often sounds like ‘mate’. It’s a nice word, and when properly used, is always meant well.
What does Gurt Lush mean?
really good
You may have seen also seen the phrase ‘gert lush’, meaning ‘really good’ or ‘really lovely’.
What does the slang word Grockle mean?
a tourist
‘Grockle’ is an informal and often slightly derogatory term for a tourist. It was first popularized because of its use by the characters in the film The System (1964), which is set in the Devon resort of Torquay during the summer season.
What does the name Kalmar mean?
merchant
Hungarian (Kalmár): occupational name from kalmár ‘merchant’ (from Middle High German kram ‘trading post tent’). It is also found in Slovakia. Swedish: habitational name from the seaport of Kalmar which is situated opposite the island of Öland.
What does yer Tiz mean?
here it is
Yer tiz: A direct translation of the phrase ‘here it is’. Could also be used as an agreement in replacement of ‘Yes, it is’.
What does crib mean in Cornwall?
a mid-morning break for a snack
Crib – a mid-morning break for a snack (see below also) Croust (or Crowst) – a mid-morning break for a snack (usually west Cornwall) (from Cornish language croust)
Why are breasts called Bristols?
Origin. 1960s from rhyming slang Bristol Cities ‘titties’.
What does ark at ee mean?
Listen to you; listen to yourself
(Bristol and West Country, informal) Listen to you; listen to yourself; listen to it. quotations ▼ (Bristol and West Country, informal) Used to draw attention to something or someone.
What do the Cornish call holidaymakers?
Emmet
Emmet (alt. spellings emmit or emit) is a word for the Cornish dialect of English that is used to refer to tourists or holiday makers coming to Cornwall.
What do devonians call holidaymakers?
For those who don’t know what this means – and I don’t imagine that’s many of you – a Grockle is the word used by Devonians to describe holiday makers, second home owners, incomers and anyone who isn’t from our fair county.
What is Kalma?
kalima. कलिमाکلمہ A word, speech, saying, discourse; a vocable, part of speech; the Mohammadan confession of faith.
What’s the meaning of Calma?
calm , quiet
noun. [ feminine ] /’kalma/ (di luogo) calm , quiet , tranquility.
Why are breasts called puppies?
Sweater puppies Back when “petting” was a part of getting hot and heavy in the back of a car, men loved nothing more than stroking those squirming “pups” under one’s sweater. Bra technology wasn’t as sturdy as it is now, so there’s a good chance they did move a lot more.