Monday, 29 September 2008

English to English dictionary

I thought I'd take the time to explain a few of the words and phrases I've been using and hearing here in my new home:

Piss off- Go away, f*** off, etc.
Bloody hell- this seems equivalent to "oh my goodness" or "God damn it!" or even "f***!" or some such thing. To me, it's just funny.
Snog- to kiss, or to eat face. For example: "I would very much like to snog that Englishman I met at the pub!"
Knackered- quite tired. Sometimes because of sexual conquests 0.O
Biscuit- cookie.
Wellies- rain boots. Galoshes. Named after the Duke of Wellington, for whatever reason.
Chips- thick potato fries. Thinner ones, a la McDonald's, are still referred to as fries or french fries.
Crisps- potato chips.
Squash- this one is fun. Marc announced that he was going off to buy squash and I asked what he'd be using it in. After everyone stared at me for a while, they explained to me that they were not actually talking about a vegetable, but a type of juice. Whoops.

I'll explain more when they come to me.


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