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Title: Word aficionados
Post by: krissel on February 24, 2013, 12:24:00 AM
http://www.worldwidewords.org/index.htm


Note it is from a British point of view so some spellings are, well, you know.... wink.gif
Title: Word aficionados
Post by: Xairbusdriver on February 24, 2013, 05:47:04 PM
I had no idea "plug-ugly" had such a long, if unfortunate, history! We had plenty of that type person in many areas of my life! laughhard.gif The term was often preceded by the Southern 'blessing;' seldom understood by the 'blessed' one. ("Bless her heart, she just doesn't know she's plug-ugly." inspect.gif )
Title: Word aficionados
Post by: Frances144 on February 26, 2013, 03:36:23 AM
That was fascinating.

I went on to read more.

Writing my blog has made me realise you don't all speak like we do!  The mundane phrases I use everyday, imnowmhave to define.  Obviously, for Shetland or Scottish words, but sometimes for English slang too.
Title: Word aficionados
Post by: Xairbusdriver on February 26, 2013, 11:00:16 AM
QUOTE
you don't all speak like we do!
Allow me to correct your phrasing slightly: "ya'll don't speak like we'uns do!" You might even want to use the plural form of "ya'll" which is "all ya'll." laughhard.gif scram.gif
Title: Word aficionados
Post by: kimmer on February 27, 2013, 11:22:16 AM
Interesting site. smile.gif