What is a numpty in Australia?

Numpty is a word that is primarily used in British slang (specifically in Scotland), although its use has also been recorded in Australia. The meaning of the word Numpty is generally defined as being one of the following: A stupid person, a person who makes silly or foolish actions, sometimes based on poor judgement.

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Is numpty a rude word?

The Oxford English Dictionary has launched a search to find the first recorded use in English of the word 'numpty', which means a foolish or stupid person. Since the mid-1980s, numpty has been used as a mild term of abuse in Britain.

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Where did the term numpty come from?

Scotland's favourite word, according to a poll by BT Openreach, is numpty. Derived from "numps", an obsolete word for a stupid person, rather than the more obvious numbnuts or numbskull, the term implies general idiocy, often in my experience accompanied by windbaggery.

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What is a numpty in New Zealand?

(NUHMP-tee) MEANING: noun: A fool.

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What does Numptie mean?

Noun. numpty (plural numpties) (Britain, derogatory) An idiot, dolt or fool.

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What is British slang for toilet?

Loo. Despite being a very British word for toilet, 'loo' is actually derived from the French phrase 'guardez l'eau', which means 'watch out for the water'.

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What is the Scottish word for bum?

Scotland have several of their own slang words for body parts, of which I have to say my absolute favourite is 'bahoochie' for your bum, and a 'banger' for a gentleman's private parts.

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What do Kiwis call thongs?

'Gumboots' And 'Jandals'

Both are colloquial, loveable Kiwi icons. The Gumboot is not some type of gummy candy, it's simply your wellies or Wellington Boots to use the proper term. A Jandal is your equivalent of a flip-flop or thong (ask the Aussie's for their answer on thongs!).

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What does slapper mean in Australia?

quotations ▼ (countable, UK, Ireland, Australia, slang) A woman of loose morals.

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Why do Kiwis say Chur?

The meaning of chur is essentially thank you. You can use this classic Kiwi slang to show gratitude or appreciation. As explained above, it can also mean "sweet as" or "that's awesome".

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What is the Scottish word for toilet?

For the uninitiated, cludgie is a Scottish word meaning “toilet”, although probably not to be used in the politest of companies.

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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'.

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What does knackered mean in British slang?

adjective. knack·​ered ˈna-kərd. British. : tired, exhausted.

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What is a slapper in British slang?

Definition of slapper

noun. British slang a promiscuous woman.

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What is Bullocks in British slang?

plural noun

bol·​locks ˈbä-ləks. chiefly British, usually vulgar : testicles. chiefly British, usually vulgar : nonsense.

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How do you say mad in British slang?

Not necessarily intended in a bad way, "bonkers" means “mad” or “crazy.” Used to mean if something is a bit stupid.

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What is a chookie in Australia?

A domestic fowl; a chicken. Chook comes from British dialect chuck(y) 'a chicken; a fowl' which is a variant of chick. Chook is the common term for the live bird, although chook raffles, held in Australian clubs and pubs, have ready-to-cook chooks as prizes.

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What is Australian slang for girl?

5. Sheila = Girl. Yes, that is the Australian slang for girl.

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What is slang for woman in Australia?

This week we shine a spotlight on a quintessential piece of Aussie slang, a word famous the world over: sheila. A sheila is a woman. In use since the 1830s, sheila has its origin in a generic use of the common Irish girl's name.

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What do Kiwis call cigarettes?

Durrie: Cigarette. “Hey bro, lend us a durrie!” Sweet as: Cool, awesome or no problem.

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What do you call a white New Zealander?

The Oxford general English language dictionary defines Pākehā as 'a white New Zealander', The Oxford Dictionary of New Zealandisms (2010) defines Pākehā as a noun 'a light-skinned non-Polynesian New Zealander, especially one of British birth or ancestry as distinct from a Māori; a European or white person'; and as an ...

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What does G mean in New Zealand?

Edit. New Zealand's G rating is mandated by the OFLC of New Zealand, and is analogous to our G rating and Australia's G rating. Anyone can view a G-rated picture in New Zealand. However, this does not necessarily mean that children will be interested.

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What is poo in Scottish?

jobbie (plural jobbies) (In particular Scotland, slang) Faeces; a piece of excrement. quotations ▼

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What is the Scottish word for wife?

Scottish Word: Erse.

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What is the Scottish word for fart?

How do you say fart in Scottish? Meaning: broim = fart. Usage: Scottish Gaelic: braim.

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