MKR&*42
22-07-2013, 10:32 PM
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Earlier this year, one of my college tutors told the class that "daps" (a word used to refer to plimsolls used in p.e.) was a word only really used in the South-West. I was astounded so went to ask a few people from various places of the country if they knew what daps were... they were all bewildered. Not only this, I've noticed a few people thank bus drivers by saying "cheers drive" and thought it was a bit odd - turns out this is regional dialect for thanking a bus/taxi driver.
There are certainly some more strange words that would only be found commonly used in certain counties (e.g. in Dorset, a wasp can be called a "woopsy"). I want you to post below any unusual dialect/words used solely in your region (or country if you're outside of the U.K.) - if you can't think of any, Google is a great place to start!
Prize: 5 credits + 10 rep
Earlier this year, one of my college tutors told the class that "daps" (a word used to refer to plimsolls used in p.e.) was a word only really used in the South-West. I was astounded so went to ask a few people from various places of the country if they knew what daps were... they were all bewildered. Not only this, I've noticed a few people thank bus drivers by saying "cheers drive" and thought it was a bit odd - turns out this is regional dialect for thanking a bus/taxi driver.
There are certainly some more strange words that would only be found commonly used in certain counties (e.g. in Dorset, a wasp can be called a "woopsy"). I want you to post below any unusual dialect/words used solely in your region (or country if you're outside of the U.K.) - if you can't think of any, Google is a great place to start!
Prize: 5 credits + 10 rep