Why Do Bradford People Say Mush?

‘Mush’ is a slang term which is often used to refer to a friend or an acquaintance. Its usage is particularly common in the north of England, with ‘yes mush’ a familiar greeting in Bradford. The word has its origins in an old Romany Gypsy dialect, which is still spoken by some travellers to this day.

What does mush mean in British slang?

address
mush (plural mushes) (Britain, slang, chiefly Southern England) (US, slang, chiefly Nonantum) A form of address, normally to a man. Oy mush, come over here and gimme a hand with the motor.

Why do people say mush?

Mush is a word created by one of my friends to describe the facial expression and feeling of embarrassment and excitement. It is most commonly related to a funny facial form or blushing.

What does mush mean in Gypsy?

Man
These are the definitions of some of the Romani words used during the interviews.

Does Mush mean mate?

It originates from old gypsy language meaning ‘mate’, mush.

Where in the UK do they say mush?

I was discussing the origin of the word “mush” as in “a man from Southampton” with a friend who is researching his Romany Gypsy ancestry. The term is believed to be of Romany origin but nobody has come up with a reason for the popular use in Southampton.

Why do British people say muggy?

The phrase ‘muggy’ is often used if someone is playing you, or taking you for a fool or a mug. This term is a variation on the phrase ‘mugged off’, most commonly used around London, which describes when somebody is being openly disrespectful to another person.

What language is mush?

The programming language for MUSH, usually referred to as “MUSHcode” or “softcode” (to distinguish it from “hardcode” – the language in which the MUSH server itself is written) was developed by Larry Foard. TinyMUSH started life as a set of enhancements to the original TinyMUD code.

What does mashed mean in slang?

to flirt with
mashed; mashing; mashes. Definition of mash (Entry 4 of 5) transitive verb. : to flirt with or seek the affection of.

What does mush mean on Tiktok?

Mush means GO! # DontSpillChallenge #skatejoring #teamthunder #fypシ #foryou #skateboarding #husky #drylandmushing #dogtrainer #workingdog.

What does mush mean in Yorkshire?

a friend
‘Mush’ is a slang term which is often used to refer to a friend or an acquaintance. Its usage is particularly common in the north of England, with ‘yes mush’ a familiar greeting in Bradford. The word has its origins in an old Romany Gypsy dialect, which is still spoken by some travellers to this day.

What is a male gypsy called?

Many Roma refer to themselves by one generic name, Rom (meaning “man” or “husband”), and to all non-Roma by the term Gadje (also spelled Gadze or Gaje; a term with a pejorative connotation meaning “bumpkin,” “yokel,” or “barbarian”).

What do Gypsies call police?

Gavver
Gavver. Another word used to describe policeman or policewoman that comes from the Romany Gypsy word ‘garav’ which means hide.

Is saying mate a British thing?

The word “mate” is very common in Australian and British English and can help you sound a lot more natural when speaking Englsih in these places. Although it’s not used in American English, it is understood by English speakers all over the world.

Is mush a Portsmouth word?

Another of the more famous Portsmouth slang words. Mush is pronounced ‘Moosh’ and means mate or friend. You can expect to hear it around the city. It can be traced back to the old Romany word meaning ‘my good friend’.

What is slang for mate?

Someone can be your mate, your buddy, your colleague, your partner, your comrade, your compatriot, your dude, your sister, your crony, your homeboy, and on and on and on.

What is Britain’s Favourite swear word?

The F-bomb
The F-bomb is officially the UK’s favourite swear word, as 1 in 4 adults say it’s one of their most-favoured profanities (25%).

What do British people say for toilet?

Loo
Loo. Despite being a very British word for toilet, ‘loo’ is actually derived from the French phrase ‘guardez l’eau’, which means ‘watch out for the water’.

Do Brits actually say innit?

‘Innit’ – usually pronounced that way, usually with a regional accent of some kind, often with a Cockney accent of some kind, often with a Jamaican accent – it’s because it’s come really from the fashionable use, in London mainly, by the Asian community and the Jamaican community, popularised by Ali G and others.

Do Brits say underpants?

In the UK, we would be embarrassed if people saw our pants.

Why do the Brits say brilliant?

Sometimes. Why do Brits say “brilliant” so much? Because we like to reserve the word ‘awesome’ for something that actually fills us with awe …. like a sunrise, or sunset, the Atlantic Ocean, childbirth, fields full of bison (ooops, forgot, there aren’t really any more of those now, are there), the Grand Canyon ….