Mush is Southampton slang for a boy or man. You are probably right, but I always think of it as a Sotonian word.
Why do people from Southampton say mush?
A fellow guide mentioned a theory that back in our history when French ships full of wine barrels were being unloaded the French seamen would call the Southampton porters Monsieur. The porters would say it back and it evolved into Mush.
Where does the slang word mush come from?
Probably a variant of mash, or from a dialectal variant of Middle English mos (“mush, pulp, porridge”); compare Middle English appelmos (“applesauce”), from Old English mōs (“food, victuals, porridge, mush”), from Proto-West Germanic *mōs, from Proto-Germanic *mōsą (“porridge, food”), from Proto-Indo-European *meh₂d- (
What does mush mean in UK slang?
mush in British English
(mʊʃ ) noun British. a slang word for face (sense 1)
What does mush mean in Gypsy?
Man
These are the definitions of some of the Romani words used during the interviews.
| Bawlow | Pig |
|---|---|
| Mush | Man |
| Oh dordi | Oh dear |
| Padda (Panam) | Bread |
| Pal (Pral) | Brother (used today to mean friend) |
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 the Southampton accent called?
In country areas and Southampton, the older rhotic accent can still be heard amongst some speakers, for example by John Arlott, Lord Denning and Reg Presley.
Is mush a Welsh word?
Mush. Aside from ‘butt’, this could be the nickname most commonly associated with the Welsh. Most of us know it as a term of endearment or something that people in certain parts of the country, usually Swansea or the Valleys, would call someone they know.
What does mush mean in Irish slang?
Definition of musha
Irish. —used especially to express surprise or annoyance.
What does mush mean in Welsh slang?
Mush. Mush is a term of endearment, often referring to a friend such as ‘Alri mush? ‘. It rhymes with push and is often used by those from Swansea.
What is Mash British slang?
Definition of mash (Entry 4 of 5) transitive verb. : to flirt with or seek the affection of.
What does shapey mean in British slang?
SHAPEY was coined by. @ItsRykard. when I used to get drunk and get my drunk eyes on. means get fun, get happy, get naughty, get SHAPEY #vibes.
What is a dodgy in British slang?
1 chiefly British : evasive, tricky. 2 chiefly British. a : not sound, good, or reliable. b : questionable, suspicious.
Is mush a Yorkshire word?
‘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 were the Gypsy words in peaky blinders?
In an interview with Digital Spy, the creator himself, Steven Knight, explained the meaning of “Tickna mora o’beng.” “It’s difficult to translate from the Romani, but it means ‘devil.
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”).
Why do the British call it Minge?
We have Scotland to thank for it. In Scottish English, ‘ming’ is an old word for a bad smell, so originally ‘minging’ meant ‘smelly’ – as it still can. But of course calling someone smelly is a perfect way of insulting them, and around the year 2000 British teenagers started using it more broadly to mean ‘disgusting’.
What does Dinlo mean in Gypsy?
Most Popular. A lighthearted insult meaning fool. ‘Din’, ‘Dinny’ and ‘dinny dinlo’ are also used. The term apparently has its roots among the Romany gypsies, who still use it.
What do you call someone from Portsmouth UK?
Pompeys’s Pillar.
It is said that a group of Portsmouth based sailors, who climbed Pompey’s Pillar near Alexandria in Egypt around 1781, became known as the Pompey Boys in recognition of their feat and that this term carried over into common usage to describe anyone from the City of Portsmouth.
What are people from Southampton called?
A Sotonian is a person from the city Southampton in Hampshire, England by birth or residence.
What percentage of Southampton is Polish?
Southampton. Southampton is, by some measures, home to the largest Polish population in the UK outside of London. An estimated 10% of residents of this booming coastal city originate from Poland, many of whom have been credited with helping to revive the local economy of this once-ailing port city.