bumbershoot in British English (ˈbʌmbəʃuːt ) noun. US old-fashioned, informal. an umbrella.
What do the British call their umbrellas?
An umbrella may also be called a brolly (UK slang), parapluie (nineteenth century, French origin), rainshade, gamp (British, informal, dated), or bumbershoot (rare, facetious American slang).
Why are umbrellas called Bumbershoot?
As with most slang terms, the origins of “bumbershoot” are a bit foggy, but it appears that the “bumber” is a modification of the “umbr-” in “umbrella” and the “shoot” is an alteration of the “-chute” in “parachute” (since an open parachute looks a little like an umbrella).
What is Bumbershoot slang for?
Noun. bumbershoot (plural bumbershoots) (slang, humorous, US) An umbrella.
WHO calls an umbrella A Bumbershoot?
7 | brolly (96% British / 24% American)
The British term for an umbrella. Interesting Fact: The old-timey American slang term for umbrella was “bumbershoot.” But we managed to wisely eradicate that term; the British are still rolling with “brolly.”
What does Cattywampus mean?
askew, awry
Definition – askew, awry, kitty-corner. Cattywampus is a variant of catawampus, another example of grand 19th century American slang. In addition to “askew” catawampus may refer to “an imaginary fierce wild animal,” or may mean “savage, destructive.”
What do British call wipers?
Windscreen wipers
Windscreen wipers – The English for windshield wipers.
What do Scottish people call umbrellas?
Droon
Scottish Word: Droon.
What called female umbrella?
A lady’s umbrella is:
Share. Parasol.
What is the meaning of Bumfuzzle?
confuse, perplex
chiefly dialectal. : confuse, perplex, fluster.
What is a pipsqueak in slang?
pipsqueak. / (ˈpɪpˌskwiːk) / noun. informal a person or thing that is insignificant or contemptible.
What is a pipsqueak?
pipsqueak in American English
(ˈpɪpˌskwik) noun. informal. a contemptibly small or unimportant person; a twerp. [1895–1900; pip4 + squeak]
What is the difference between a Bumbershoot and umbrella?
Umbrella policies cover a company for hazards in limits that exceed the underlying liability policy. Bumbershoot policies protect a business from the risks explicitly associated with the wet and dry maritime industry.
What do they call umbrellas in Australia?
Brolly
Brolly: an umbrella (or brolly for short) is an essential in Melbourne’s famously moody climate.
What is an umbrella called in Australia?
A Brolly (brollies) is an umbrella that is a portable shade used to protect you from the elements of sun and rain. The word Brolly is the slang term used for an umbrella in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland and even in South Africa. Some locals also call it the storm stick, a rain-shade, even a bumbershoot!
What does grassed up mean in England?
Definition of grass on/up
British slang. : to tell the police about the criminal activity of (someone) He refused to grass on his friends. Someone grassed him up.
What is a Snollygoster?
snollygoster (plural snollygosters) (slang, obsolete) A shrewd person not guided by principles, especially a politician. quotations ▼
What is a Ninnyhammer?
Noun. ninnyhammer (plural ninnyhammers) a foolish person; a simpleton quotations ▼
What does Snollygoster mean?
an unprincipled but shrewd person
‘Snollygoster’, a word for “an unprincipled but shrewd person,” might derive from the word ‘snallygaster’, which is used to describe a mythical creature from rural Maryland that is half reptile and half bird. But ‘snallygaster’ appears in print after ‘snollygoster’.
What do Brits call a garage?
Car park – n – Parking lot or parking garage.
What do British call French fries?
French fries (US) are called “chips” in the UK, and “frites” in French-speaking countries. In the UK and Ireland, what people in America call French fries are called “chips” and are famously served alongside fried fish.