Liverpool slang words
- Jarg – Means fake.
- Snide – Means someone is not being nice.
- Webs – Means shoes.
- Devvoed – Means devasted.
- Bevied/bevvy – Means that you’re drunk.
- Chocker – Means that you’re busy.
- Swerve – Can mean to avoid someone or that you have been dumped by your girl/boyfriend.
- Bifter – Means cigarette.
What do Liverpool people say?
Scouse saying – Lad, la, lid, sconner, fella, kidda, auld fella, our kid, mate, arlarse (not to be confused with arlarse – meaning out of order). Usage: ‘Alright, lad, you goin the game (football) later, with your auld fella? Scouse saying: bird, queen, me ma’, mam, me nan, me gran.
What is Liverpool slang for?
Scouse (/skaʊs/; formally known as Liverpool English or Merseyside English) is an accent and dialect of English associated with Liverpool and the surrounding county of Merseyside.
What words do Scousers use?
To help you express your satisfaction after enjoying a nice meal or to show you are happy to a Scouser use one of these specific terms.
- Boss. Definition: Incredibly Awesome.
- Sound. Definition: Cool or Good.
- G’Wed. Definition: Go Ahead.
- Made Up. Definition: Happy.
- Trabs. Definition: Trainers.
- Webs.
- Kecks.
- Bins.
Why do Scousers say Ta Ra?
Scouse Word of the Day: ‘Ta Ra’ meaning ‘Goodbye’.
What is Liverpool’s famous motto?
“When I die, don’t bring me to the hospital. Bring me to Anfield. I was born there and will die there.”
How do Liverpool say hello?
I – ‘Iya. (greeting) The only way to say hello to your friends. For a more advanced use, try using it instead of a fake smile – ‘iya can be very cutting.
What do Liverpool call their fans?
Kopites
Liverpool fans often refer to themselves as Kopites, a reference to the fans who once stood, and now sit, on the Kop at Anfield. In 2008 a group of fans decided to form a splinter club, A.F.C.
What do you say in a Liverpool accent?
Here’s 12 Scouse words and sayings we love….
- 1 – Queen. One for the old school scousers but its making a comeback!
- 2 – Me Mum and R Baby. It’s not possible to simply say…’yes mum will have a glass of prosecco too’ in scouse.
- 3 – Boss/Sound.
- 4 – Bevvy.
- 5 – G’wed.
- 6 – Made Up.
- 7 – Geggin’ In.
- 8 – Soft Lad.
Why do people from Liverpool say ta?
Ta’ra or Tra
Saying ta’ra instead of goodbye is used commonly in Liverpool. Suzanne Harle said: “Ta’ra. My young niece from London didn’t believe that’s how we said goodbye.” Caren Price replied: “I say this when I’m on holiday and my husband says they don’t know what ta’ra is.”
What do Scousers call their mum?
Whether you call her Mum, Mam, or yer Ma, here’s 8 sure-fire signs your mum is a Scouse legend.
What does whack mean Liverpool?
(wæk ) or wacker (ˈwækə ) noun. Liverpool and English Midlands dialect. friend; pal: used chiefly as a term of address.
What do Scousers call a taxi?
sometimes u just gotta jib it. Jobe | Noun . Joe-b. A taxi.
What does Bosh mean in Liverpool?
: foolish talk or activity : nonsense. often used interjectionally.
What is the Liverpool hashtag?
Exact hashtags
| # | Hashtag | Instagram Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | #liverpoolfc | 3,099,534 |
| 2 | #liverpoolfans | 239,717 |
| 3 | #liverpoolcity | 213,571 |
| 4 | #liverpoolsalon | 192,045 |
What is Liverpool anthem?
You’ll Never Walk Alone
You’ll Never Walk Alone is Anfield’s anthem. A song that has been sung on the Kop since the 1960s, but it was originally written in 1945 by two American composers – Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.
Who do Liverpool fans call God?
He is best known for his time at Liverpool, initially from 1993 to 2001. He scored 183 goals in total for Liverpool, earning the nickname “God” from the Anfield fans, and he remains Liverpool’s top scorer in the Premier League.
Do Scousers say Scran?
Scran. Scran is Scouse slang for food.
What do Liverpool people call police?
999 and 101 contact resolution officer | Merseyside Police.
Do they say lad in Liverpool?
An obvious one for those who have spent any time in Liverpool – the word swerve means to avoid it, while lad is just a common term to address a friend in the city.
Is bin dipper a slur?
‘Bin dipper’ is a slur primarily aimed at Liverpool fans and residents of the city, implying they forage in bins for food because they are poor or homeless. The term is criticised for being classist and derogatory towards people living in poverty.