Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Well I put my amateur private investigating skills to use (lol), and the word in question is "w*nk*r", which rhymes with "banker". ;-) I must be clueless as to its American meaning, as I was familiar with the naughtiness of it of which the Brits speak, lol.
Originally Posted By alexbook I think the American meaning is "one of those words the British say," like "crumpet" and "Queen Mum."
Originally Posted By chickendumpling LOL! Okay. I can see now in hindsight that my so-called *friends* pulled off ONE heck of a joke on me because, LiBel P), I *did* run all over Britain dropping that word. LOL! (I said it under my breath and only so my friends could hear if that makes it any better. lol.) I guess this means I'm not gonna be invited to any UK meets anytime soon. Man, you can dress me up but you just can't take me *any*where.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I suppose I understand the one wanting a little "revenge" 'cause I did take part in that one innocent little practical joke on her. LOL.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle lol, Alexbook. Wait, you don't have ... crumpets? Do you have another name for them, or do you just not have their holey goodness? Meanwhile, I'm not even British and shouldn't even be taking part in this whole thing! Hahaha, ChickieD -- that's the funniest thing ever! I wish I'd seen you. You know what, it might not be an acceptable word in Britain but here in Australia, it actually means "pal" - sort of like "mate". So if you come to Australia, be sure and use call everyone you encounter "the W word", so that they know you have friendly intentions. 0 0 0
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Yeah. Like I'm ever gonna trust *you* now! LOLOLOL Go ahead and say it. One time use permission granted. <--- "Problem Poultry"
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Crumpets are called English Muffins in the States LibertyBelle. And ChickieD, you're always invited to our UK meets. Anytime!
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Curiouser and curiouser... we have English muffins and crumpets and they're different things. Okay, that was probably the least interesting statement EVER
Originally Posted By JazzCat Oh bloody fanny, would'ya get back on topic please?! <~~~~~~~truly apologizes to all Brits for that one. It's just in fun.
Originally Posted By DJ7K (psst - JazzCat, there is something for you on my Epson Photo Album. I can't tell you what it is, but the link is in my profile. I will work on a better one later though.)
Originally Posted By bloona I thought English muffins and crumpets were different too, crumpets are all holey! Chicky D, lololololol. I suggest you may have been tricked in the above post about it meaning friend ..lol.
Originally Posted By DJ7K Now I'm thinking about English muffins and the stores are closed. And my apologies for going off topic in post 134.
Originally Posted By Big Thunder <<"You know what, it might not be an acceptable word in Britain but here in Australia, it actually means "pal" - sort of like "mate". So if you come to Australia, be sure and use call everyone you encounter "the W word", so that they know you have friendly intentions".. Hmmmm ?? reminds me of the time I explained to my new boss who just moved to So CA that "Pendejo" in Spanish was a friendly and affectionate word similar to "Amigo" Before I could explain further, he used that term about 4 times at the next sales call we made together.
Originally Posted By Big Thunder BTW what is Peggy Bundy's maiden name in the TV show "Married w/ Children" ?
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Just thought I might let a few people know. My home automation program, HAL 2000 has developed a female "Aussie" accent. The trouble is I can always understand what she is saying. PS: when you use the "female" voice your system is called Halli 2000.
