What are tabs Nottingham slang?

Your tabs are your ears – presumably because they stick out from your head: He had such big tabs that they used to call him 'the FA Cup'!

What is a tab in slang ear?

Noun. (slang) An ear.

What does Mardy mean in Nottingham?

adjective. sulky, moody. “ Don't be so mardy, give us a go on your Chopper.

What does snap mean in Nottingham?

noun. food, particularly lunch. “ He's wolfed his snap already, the gannet.

What does duck mean in Nottingham?

In the East Midlands midlands, duck is a term of endearment. You will hear it here in Leicester, across the county and in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire too.

Nottingham Slang Translator!

Why do Brits say Snap?

It can mean “I have (or I said) the same thing as you” but it can also mean a meal you've brought from home to have outside the house - this is more of a northern England thing. “have you got your snap” = have you got your packed lunch.

What does Duckie mean in the UK?

1. British. darling or dear: used as a term of endearment.

What is Nesh in Nottingham slang?

Nesh is an English dialect adjective meaning 'unusually susceptible to cold weather' and there is no synonym for this use.

What does ham mean in Nottingham?

The name of Nottingham is Anglo-Saxon in origin. A Saxon chieftain named Snot ruled an area known as Snotingaham in Old English; the homestead of Snot's people (-inga = 'the people of'; -ham = 'homestead').

What does fuddle mean in Nottingham?

Lovely Nottinghamshire. 1. Fuddle: As in a “good fuddle”- a good spread or buffet, to which everyone brings a delicious food item.

What is the Nottingham accent called?

The Nottingham accent is an East Midlands accent. It has some features of southern accents and others that are more like northern accents. To a northerner, it sounds “southern”, but to a southerner it sounds “northern”.

Do they say duck in Nottingham?

There is a suggestion that people might have previously called each other 'duke' - in the same way that people today might say 'boss' or 'chief' - and that this became adulterated to 'duck'.

What does it mean when a girl gives you a soda tab?

When someone gives you a can tab, it means they have a crush on you. The shape of the can tab might have significance, too—if they hand you a semi-circle tab, it might mean they want to hug you, a rainbow shape with a hole means they want to kiss you, and a rainbow shape without a hole… well, you get the picture!

What is a rubber ear slang?

To throw or sling someone a rubber ear means to deliberately fail to hear, to ignore pointedly, or to turn down someone who asks you out: 'Ah tried oot the patter on this wee doll but she slung us a rubber ear'; also used as a verb: 'Ah just rubber-eared um. '

What is the slang dog ear?

A book or paper that is dog-eared has the pages turned down at the corners as a result of a lot of use. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. In bad condition.

Is Mardy a Nottingham word?

Some terms are iconic for the region, such as 'mardy' (bad tempered) or 'nesh' (to feel the cold) and there is much memorabilia with expressions such as 'ey up mi duck' (greetings my friend).

What does howay mean in UK slang?

“Howay man”– This phrase means many things depending on the tone. It could mean “hurry up” or “get off it”. “Wey aye man”– Or simply “wey aye”, is an excited way of saying “yes, of course”.

What does a bit nesh mean?

Nesh is an English dialect adjective meaning 'unusually susceptible to cold weather' and there is no synonym for this use. The Oxford English Dictionary defines the word as: "Soft in texture or consistency; yielding easily to pressure or force. In later use chiefly: tender, succulent, juicy."

What is a lady bird in British slang?

A lover or kept mistress.

What is Maggie slang for UK?

Definition of 'maggie'

6. a person who chatters.

What does Golly mean in London?

British Dictionary definitions for golly (1 of 3)

golly¹. / (ˈɡɒlɪ) / interjection. an exclamation of mild surprise or wonder.