What do the British call a fanny?

British slang, offensive : vulva. : buttocks.

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Is fanny a British slang?

(UK, vulgar) Sexual intercourse with a woman. (UK, vulgar, uncountable) Women viewed as sexual objects. This club is full of fanny.

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What is the British version of a fanny pack?

A waist bag, or fanny pack (American English), belt bag, moon bag, belly bag (American English), or bumbag (British English) is a small fabric pouch worn like a belt around the waist by use of a strap above the hips that is secured usually with some sort of buckle.

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What do Americans call fanny?

mainly US and Canadian. the buttocks. ▶ USAGE Despite the theory that this word derives from the name 'Fanny', its use in British English is still considered vulgar by many people, and it could cause offence. In the US the word refers to the buttocks.

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What is a fanny in Irish slang?

Fanny pack: The term fanny in Irish is applied exclusively to female genitalia, so whatever you are wearing, it isn't a fanny pack; it's a waist-belt or a waist-pouch.

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What is a bag lady British?

British Dictionary definitions for bag lady

bag lady. noun. a woman who is homeless and wanders city streets with all her possessions in shopping bagsAlso called (in full): shopping bag lady.

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What is a fanny pack called in Scotland?

In UK it is called a Bum Bag.

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What is fanny in aussie slang?

Fanny is an extremely offensive Australasian slang term for the female genitalia, so announcing to an Australasian that you ``patted your friend on the fanny'' can can leave him or her with decidedly the wrong impression. The word you are searching for is bum.

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What do you call a girl in British slang?

'Lass' or 'lassie' is another word for 'girl'. This is mainly in the north of England and Scotland. 'Lad' is another word for boy.

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What is British slang for wet?

Etymology. In British slang, "wet" meant weak, "inept, ineffectual, effete". Within the political context, the term was used by Thatcher's supporters as both as a noun and as an adjective to characterise people or policies which Thatcher would have considered weak or "wet".

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What do British guys call their girlfriends?

Ladyfriend: May refer to one's girlfriend, or to a female friend with benefits. Girlfy: Slang abbreviation of "girlfriend". My better half: Slang for boyfriend/girlfriend or wife/husband. Old lady: Slang term for girlfriend or wife, often used by construction or farmer types as a more "manly"/"macho" term.

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What is the British slang for beautiful girl?

Bonnie. Used in Scotland, this word means "pretty" or "beautiful", and is normally used in reference to a woman. Some think it has its origins in the French word bon, meaning "good".

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What do British people call flirting?

Grafting

"Grafting" is Scottish slang denoting a lad who is trying to get a girl to like him. A bit like flirting. You'll hear this one a lot on the British Love Island.

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Why do Aussies call them thongs?

WHY DO AUSSIES CALL THEM THONGS? The word THONG means restraint, referred to as the piece of rubber that is used to slide between the big and second toe to keep the soul of the sandal.

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What is a funny name for a fanny pack?

Other randos: Tummy pack, belly bag, moon bag, belt bag, waist bag, butt pack, sling bag. People stress a lot over what to call them, but don't even worry! Just call it what you like.

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What does doggy bag mean in British?

doggy bag in British English

noun. a bag into which leftovers from a meal may be put and taken away, supposedly for the diner's dog.

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What is a black bag British slang?

Definition of 'black bag'

designating or of a secret illegal break-in made by a government agency in pursuit of suspected criminals, enemy agents, etc.

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What do Americans call a UK purse?

Purse, handbag or pouch

In many English-speaking countries, it is still used to refer to a small money bag. A "handbag" is a larger accessory that holds objects beyond currency, such as personal items. American English typically uses the terms purse and handbag interchangeably.

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What is the most British thing to say?

Brilliant British English Phrases You Need To Know
  1. Fancy a cuppa? meaning: “Would you like a cup of tea?” ...
  2. Alright? meaning: “Hey, how are you?” ...
  3. I'm knackered! meaning: “I'm tired.” ...
  4. Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous. ...
  5. I'm chuffed to bits! meaning: I'm very pleased. ...
  6. Bloody. meaning: very. ...
  7. To bodge something. ...
  8. I'm pissed.

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What is the British slang for being hot?

“Fit” –hot or sexually desirable. The word is used to describe a person one finds sexually attractive or hot. It is commonly used.

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What is a white girl British slang?

Outside of its racial stereotyping, white girl has been used as a slang for cocaine or heroin since the 1970s.

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Why do Brits say darling?

It's used as a term of affection by the upper classes – “I love you, darling”, down to the taxi cab driver on the street – “Where you goin', darlin'?” It's though that this term of endearment is really a reworking of dear, from the Old English deorling, becoming deyrling during the 1500s, and eventually darling.

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