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Gaffflat, house. Gafless: homeless
gafferhigh-ranking or important person. In the past gaffer has referred to: boss, foreman, overseer, or even the father of a family.
high-ranking or important person. In the past gaffer has referred to: boss, foreman, overseer, or even the father of a family.
Link to this entrygairman illness, disease
gaiters(obsolete)people able to afford fine footwear, and who expect those who cannot to defer to them
people able to afford fine footwear, and who expect those who cannot to defer to them
Link to this entryGammy-anded. A left-handed person(although the usual term for that is "cack-handed.") Gammy can also refer to a clumsy right hander..
gangerthe foreman
GanjaBlack English word for marijuana or grass
Gannetsoriginally referred to a sea bird, then to a greedy seaman, because the bird was known for its voracious habits. Hearty eaters, often children, may be referred to as "gannet-gobs."
originally referred to a sea bird, then to a greedy seaman, because the bird was known for its voracious habits. Hearty eaters, often children, may be referred to as "gannet-gobs."
Link to this entryGansey.. I wanna gansey fer de laI want a jersey for the boy. Spiegl suggests that this usage reflects a "jocular confusion" of the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, ending up "gansey." But "gansey" is common in Ireland. Cf. Frank McCourt's recording of Angela's Ashes .
I want a jersey for the boy. Spiegl suggests that this usage reflects a "jocular confusion" of the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, ending up "gansey." But "gansey" is common in Ireland. Cf. Frank McCourt's recording of Angela's Ashes .
Link to this entryganzee, to have ato take a look
Garlic pusheran Italian. Responses to this particular slur range from enraged to indifferent.
an Italian. Responses to this particular slur range from enraged to indifferent.
Link to this entryGatea bicycle. Twin gate: a tandem bicycle
gawmless(Lancashire)idiotic, stupid, slow, dull. Cf. Liverpool " gormless." In Lancashire, "to gawm" means to take notice or to understand. Hence a "gawmless" person is an idiot.
idiotic, stupid, slow, dull. Cf. Liverpool " gormless." In Lancashire, "to gawm" means to take notice or to understand. Hence a "gawmless" person is an idiot.
Link to this entryGawpin. Ee was gawpin wid eyes like atpegs (hatpegs). He looked surprised. In Lancashire "to gawp" means to stare vacantly with open mouth.
Gazumpedextremely weary. It can also mean getting the raw end of a business agreement, for instance a jump in the price of a house after a lower price has been agreed upon.
extremely weary. It can also mean getting the raw end of a business agreement, for instance a jump in the price of a house after a lower price has been agreed upon.
Link to this entryGBHgrievous bodily harm
Gear, de gearExcellent; suitable; satisfactory. Cf. French de rigeur. Shaw has suggested that the term may be connected with shipping and the stowing of gear in engine storerooms and forepeaks, and that the term may have originated in India.
Excellent; suitable; satisfactory. Cf. French de rigeur. Shaw has suggested that the term may be connected with shipping and the stowing of gear in engine storerooms and forepeaks, and that the term may have originated in India.
Link to this entryGearcannabis
Gee geeshorse racing track
Gegs, thervery good, excellent, splendid; mangled form of "ther gear," which means the same thing.
very good, excellent, splendid; mangled form of "ther gear," which means the same thing.
Link to this entryGeneral Balzupmythical authoritarian held responsible for any disorganization, defeat, or failure.
mythical authoritarian held responsible for any disorganization, defeat, or failure.
Link to this entrygerk-buttya slice of plain, uncoated bread, perhaps a common jail fare once.
a slice of plain, uncoated bread, perhaps a common jail fare once.
Link to this entryGerl. Me gerl. My wife.
Gerraway!An expression of wonder or disbelief
Gerund grinderschoolteacher
get a belt off someone, toto criticize or find fault with someone
get done toto be beaten up in a fight
Get der bullet, toto get fired, sacked
get shot of someone, toto fire them, release them from duty, to dismiss
getting the legs of someone(in soccer)outracing them in a play
Getting down someone's ear-o(ear-hole)feeding someone a particular point of view
Getting the verbalsdrawing a great deal of negative feedback for something one has said or done.
drawing a great deal of negative feedback for something one has said or done.
Link to this entryGetting off at Edge Hillcoitus interruptus. Spiegl notes that Edge Hill is the next to the last station before Lime Street, the terminus of the London-Liverpool line.
coitus interruptus. Spiegl notes that Edge Hill is the next to the last station before Lime Street, the terminus of the London-Liverpool line.
Link to this entryGezzundera chamber pot, which "goes under" someplace
Gida check for money
giggle, to look a bit of ato look ridiculous
gill, ahalf a pint of bitter beer
Gimme some( or gizzer)...I should like to buy...
gin and oranges, it's allthis is saying that it's matter of indifference, or it's "all the same to me."
gink(obsolete)a bad person
gip(as in "giving me gip")physical pain or discomfort. Also see "gyp."
gip-buttybread dipped in gippo or gravy
Gippogravy
Giromoney, or income
Gisalite. Could you oblige me with a match, please?
Gissome...Please serve us with...
Gitcharacter,person, sometimes derogatory
give cheek toto be insolent or uncooperative with one's superiors; children were continually warned not to do this
to be insolent or uncooperative with one's superiors; children were continually warned not to do this
Link to this entrygive overstop it
give us a squirt, wackpass the vinegar (in chippies or fish and chip shops)
Give someone his coffeeto get the better of a brawl with someone, to give a come-uppance to someone.
to get the better of a brawl with someone, to give a come-uppance to someone.
Link to this entryGive us some. Bring me a large portion.
Glad and sorryhire-purchase or installment buying. Cf. the "never-never."
Glamrip off or demolish, as in" to glam the face off someone." Similar usages: to cop the face off someone, to rack the face off someone
rip off or demolish, as in" to glam the face off someone." Similar usages: to cop the face off someone, to rack the face off someone
Link to this entryGlamglamour, glamorous
glammed updressed and made up to the nines.
Glanniesglass marbles
glassingwounding with a purposely smashed drinking-glass--often in a pub--in the face or neck.
wounding with a purposely smashed drinking-glass--often in a pub--in the face or neck.
Link to this entryglory holegenerally, the below decks area of a ship, in some instances the privy. Glory hole can also mean any room or cupboard in a house where oddments are stored.
generally, the below decks area of a ship, in some instances the privy. Glory hole can also mean any room or cupboard in a house where oddments are stored.
Link to this entryGnashersfalse teeth
Gnats' piss(or gnat's pee)Cider, near beer, weak tea, or any drink considered to be lacking in strength.
Cider, near beer, weak tea, or any drink considered to be lacking in strength.
Link to this entrygo 'ard astern, toto give up the argument; to admit defeat and beat a hasty retreat
Go crookto accuse someone of wrong-doing
Go-along, aa chastising blow to a troublesome child
go on the stand, toBefore unionization and the Labour Exchange, dock workers (actually ship repairmen) would take their tools with them and gather in one area, hoping to be picked for work.
Before unionization and the Labour Exchange, dock workers (actually ship repairmen) would take their tools with them and gather in one area, hoping to be picked for work.
Link to this entryGoat, to act theto be on the fritz, or mechanically dysfunctional For instance, a computer might be "acting the goat," or something else might be "acting the giddy goat." Acting the goat can also mean to play the fool.
to be on the fritz, or mechanically dysfunctional For instance, a computer might be "acting the goat," or something else might be "acting the giddy goat." Acting the goat can also mean to play the fool.
Link to this entryGobthe mouth. Shaw says that the word of Irish origin. In Lancashire gob can mean a lump of anything, a large piece of meat, a mouthful. etc.
the mouth. Shaw says that the word of Irish origin. In Lancashire gob can mean a lump of anything, a large piece of meat, a mouthful. etc.
Link to this entrygob-achetoothache
Gob-organa mouth organ or harmonica
gob-wadplug of chewing tobacco
Gobbera swallower of incriminating evidence
gobbingtalking incessantly
gobblingoral Sex from a prostitute
Gobshitebantering remark, the implication being that the person referred to is "full of shit." The term is often used endearingly
bantering remark, the implication being that the person referred to is "full of shit." The term is often used endearingly
Link to this entryGobsmackedsurprised
God stiffen itan exasperated curse on something
God-forbids(rhyming)kids
gods, thethe highest seats in a theatre, the place of mythical nosebleeds
Godzonea contraction of "God's Own Country," another name for Australia
a contraction of "God's Own Country," another name for Australia
Link to this entryGogs or goggles, or specky-gogsspectacles Snout-gogs: pince-nez
goggle boxtelevision
Goin' BismarckLiverpudlian for going beserk. A variation on this is "goin beresk."
going over the topin soccer, making a move intended to hurt an opposing player while one pretends to be playing the ball
in soccer, making a move intended to hurt an opposing player while one pretends to be playing the ball
Link to this entryGold nuggeta profitable spell of Saturday work(dockers), which would no doubt involve "ovies," or overtime pay.
a profitable spell of Saturday work(dockers), which would no doubt involve "ovies," or overtime pay.
gollya children's game
Gollya wad of phlegm
golly-wackera spitter
gom, to(obsolete)to report someone to the police. The person in on a job who was keeping watch would call "Gom" when when there was danger.
to report someone to the police. The person in on a job who was keeping watch would call "Gom" when when there was danger.
Link to this entryGoma fool
gom(obsolete)policeman
Gonga chamber-pot. Bong ther gong: to accidentally kick the chamber-pot. A gong is also a medal.
a chamber-pot. Bong ther gong: to accidentally kick the chamber-pot. A gong is also a medal.
Link to this entrygoobiea booger, a nose picking
Good Ship Neverbudge, themythical ship manned by the various dry land sailors in navy uniforms, for instance the Netherfield Road contingent.
mythical ship manned by the various dry land sailors in navy uniforms, for instance the Netherfield Road contingent.
Link to this entryGood Thinga promiscuous woman
Good-oha term of enthusiastic approval
Gooliestesticles
Goosedtired out, exhausted; also, spoiled or messed up.
Goosgoggooseberries(the fruit), no longer popular. The usual Lancashire word is "goosegob."
gooseberries(the fruit), no longer popular. The usual Lancashire word is "goosegob."
Link to this entrygoosing, to beto be having sex
Gordon Bennett!(usually Cockney)exclamation to indicate amazement
Gormlessstupid, as in "totally gormless." Cf. the Lancashire word "gawmless."
stupid, as in "totally gormless." Cf. the Lancashire word "gawmless."
Link to this entryGorped atstared at
Gosh custardan exclamation
Goss-eyed(or gozzy-eyed)partially sighted, dazed and visually disoriented
got rabiessaid of a foul-tempered, quarrelsome person
got the luck of soft Joevery lucky indeed
got ther gob-shakessaid of a persistent talker, especially a nagging woman
got piles like seaweedsaid of a restless, fidgety person
Got the needle, got the spike, got the (h)ump, gorra cob onannoyed
gotchiesunderpants
goz, aa look at something
Gozziea contraceptive. Brand name: "Gossamer."
gozzifiedconfused, disoriented, usually from drink
Grace Kelly (rhyming)telly, television
Grafta job, work, labor. It can also refer to tedious or tiring work
a job, work, labor. It can also refer to tedious or tiring work
Link to this entrygrafting, to beto be employed. It can also mean to be out stealing, however, as well as kiting, or checkbook-bankcard fraud.
to be employed. It can also mean to be out stealing, however, as well as kiting, or checkbook-bankcard fraud.
Link to this entrygrand, aone thousand pounds
granny gorea scold, a crotchety old person
graspershands
Grass, toto give information to the police
Grassera police informant; a stool pigeon
Graving dockin earlier history, a ship's keel was shaped or graved out of a tree.
Green Goddessname for the Liverpool city trams or streetcars. These days ,the phrase refers to fire engines.
name for the Liverpool city trams or streetcars. These days ,the phrase refers to fire engines.
Link to this entryGreenflyaphis or plant louse
Gregory Peck(rhyming)the neck
Griddrink
grid fishinga hand-eye coordination task for the young. It involved using a string and a hook or something sticky to retrieve coins, currency, and other liftable treasures which someone had let fall through a grating.
a hand-eye coordination task for the young. It involved using a string and a hook or something sticky to retrieve coins, currency, and other liftable treasures which someone had let fall through a grating.
Link to this entryGriffNews, information. Duff-griff is false information.
Griffin. Let's give de fellers de griffin. Let us warn our colleagues.
Grindsexual intercourse
grizzleto complain, also to resist or to be rebellious
groceries, going for one'sgoing home to eat
Groinring
Grottygrotesque, ugly
grouse job, aan excellent job Source; SL, DS
Growlerlunch tin. Growler can also refer to a back bog, or privy,i.e., an outside toilet. In underworld parlance, a "growler" is a nonce or sexual offender, usually a child-abuser, segregated for his own safety in prison. Cf. Lancashire verb "to grawl: which means to molest a young lady
lunch tin. Growler can also refer to a back bog, or privy,i.e., an outside toilet. In underworld parlance, a "growler" is a nonce or sexual offender, usually a child-abuser, segregated for his own safety in prison. Cf. Lancashire verb "to grawl: which means to molest a young lady
Link to this entryGrug screwsexual intercourse during the dinner hour. Cf. on this list "doing a matinee."
sexual intercourse during the dinner hour. Cf. on this list "doing a matinee."
Link to this entrygump stew(obsolete)chicken broth
Gunamong drug users, a hypodermic syringe
Guy, to do aperform a vanishing act
gyppain caused by a physical condition
gypsy's tartanthe name for the red mottling legs could get from being too close to a fireplace
the name for the red mottling legs could get from being too close to a fireplace
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