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What does it mean when British people say bollocks?
rubbish
(used with a singular or plural verb)British Slang: Vulgar. rubbish; nonsense; claptrap (often used as an interjection).
What is a gaffer in British slang?
Definition of gaffer 1 : an old man — compare gammer. 2 British. a : foreman, overseer. b : employer. 3 : a head glassblower.
What does sodding mean in England?
(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]
What does Muppet mean in England?
noun. British slang. a foolish person. Word origin. C20: from the name for the puppets used in the television programme The Muppet Show.
What does Ponce mean in British slang?
pimp
Definition of ponce (Entry 1 of 2) 1 British : pimp. 2 British, offensive : a gay man —used as a term of abuse and disparagement. Ponce.
Why do Brits say sod off?
‘Sod off’ is a mid 20th century term which parallels the early 20th century ‘bugger off’. It is an example of the traditional British-English way of forming ‘oaths’. Take any profanity and add ‘off’ to make an impolite way of saying ‘go away’, or add ‘up’ to form a phrase meaning a mistake.
What does the name bullocks mean?
“Bollocks” /ˈbɒləks/ is a word of Middle English origin, meaning “testicles”. The word is often used figuratively in colloquial British English and Hiberno-English as a noun to mean “nonsense”, an expletive following a minor accident or misfortune, or an adjective to mean “poor quality” or “useless”.
What does the name Bullock mean?
Bullock may refer to: Bullock (in British English), a castrated male bovine animal of any age. Bullock (in North America), a young bull (an uncastrated male bovine animal)
What is the definition of Bullock?
Bullock may refer to: Bullock (in British English), a castrated male bovine animal of any age Bullock (in North America), a young bull (an uncastrated male bovine animal) Bullock (in Australia, India and New Zealand), an ox, an adult male bovine used for draught (usually but not always castrated)