‘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 UK slang?
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.
What does it mean when you call someone mush?
“Male friend” is the most common definition for MUSH on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. MUSH. Definition: Male friend.
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.
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 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.
Where did the nickname mush come from?
Mush is British slang for the mouth; face. Mush was old British slang for an umbrella. Mush is Southampton slang for a boy or man. You are probably right, but I always think of it as a Sotonian word.
How do you say shut up in British slang?
Synonyms of ‘shut up’ in British English
- be quiet.
- hush.
- fall silent.
- button it (slang)
- pipe down (slang) Just pipe down and I’ll tell you what I want.
- hold your tongue.
- put a sock in it (British, slang)
- keep your trap shut (slang)
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.
Why do Brits say Guv?
(slang) A contraction of “governor”, used to describe a person in a managerial position e.g. “Sorry mate, can’t come to the pub, my guv’nor’s got me working late tonight”. Heard mostly in London.
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”).
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 do Gypsies call the police?
Gavver. Another word used to describe policeman or policewoman that comes from the Romany Gypsy word ‘garav’ which means hide.
What do you call a girl from Yorkshire?
lass
Some Yorkshire folk will refer to a woman or girl as ‘lass‘ and a man or boy as ‘lad’, so if you hear the common phrase ‘our lass’ or ‘our lad’, this is what they mean.
How do Yorkshire say water?
However, what I do know now is that north east England is famous for its English accent and is commonly referred to as the “drop T area”. Locals here conveniently forget to pronounce the alphabet ‘T’ while conversing. So, words such as ‘bottle’ become ‘bo—el’ and water become ‘wa—er‘.
How do you say hello in Yorkshire?
The dialect can be a little confusing to a fresh set of ears, so here’s a small guide to understanding Yorkshire slang.
- Yarkshar – Yorkshire.
- ‘Ow Do – Hello.
- Nah Then – Hello.
- ‘Ey Up – Hello.
- Ta – Thanks.
- Ta’ra – Goodbye.
- Si’thi’ – Goodbye.
- T’ – To.
What is the British slang for girl?
‘Lass’ or ‘lassie’ is another word for ‘girl’. This is mainly in the north of England and Scotland. ‘Lad’ is another word for boy. ‘Bloke’ or ‘chap’ means ‘man’.
What do they call kissing in England?
verb snog
The verb snog is British slang for kiss, cuddle, or make out. It’s a word that is more and more common in American English as well, as a casual way to talk about kissing. It can be painful for kids to watch their parents snog, and many of them don’t want to see people snog in movies either.
How do you say nasty in British?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘nasty’: Modern IPA: nɑ́ːsdɪj. Traditional IPA: ˈnɑːstiː 2 syllables: “NAA” + “stee”
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.
What do Brits call the beach?
The British say “go to the seaside” (meaning I’m going to spend some time at the beach, swim, sunbathe etc.)