A short glossary
157 Words
A short glossaryScouser/Scouse – A native of Liverpool (Scouse is also a local dish, a kind of stew made to an old Liverpudlian recipe)
Scally – a shortened version of the word 'scallywag' used extensively in Liverpool to describe a ne'er-do-well, a jack-the-lad, something of a wastrel
Made up – Another common Liverpudlian term, an expression of happiness, excitement or description of a pleasurable experience. e.g. “He'll be made up with the result of the game.”
Uni – university
W.I. – The Women's Institute, a voluntary organisation that encourages women to take part in various activities within the community, originally formed in 1915 to encourage women to help in food production during World War One.
Chips - fries
Tom/prossie – a prostitute
Guvnor – short for governor, used extensively in the British police forces to describe one's boss or immediate superior.
Bent – 'A bent copper' is a term used to describe a corrupt police officer.
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