Was out walking earlier and a woman told me she didn't go out yesterday when it snowed because she was "too nesh"
I don't hear being nesh too much these days, ditto 'being mard'
Both mean being soft

 

Never heard either! "Being mardy" I've heard though

 

Another of my favorites: mug punter

Technically someone who is gullible and easily swindled, but most often used these days (I think) in reference to those who are inept at sports betting.

 

When in Norfolk ,Ar yer orrite bor.

 

Here in the US, when someone is acting like a fool, we often call then an “ass.” When they’re acting really badly, we’ll call them an “asshole,” which seems to enjoy fairly widespread use across many sections of the country.

In the UK, however, is it accurate that preferred word is “arse,” and further, less frequently paired with the “hole”?

 

I think the difference is just phonetics?

And NB when a Brit says "Sorry", things are getting quite/rather (i.e. very) hostile - it's a threat, not a retreat.

 

100%. E.g. The law is an ass, often practiced by arseholes.

An ass is a donkey innit

 

Arse or arsehole are equally acceptable.
Arse tends to be a bit more jokey and sometimes said more in jest. Arsehole is usually intended to be a bit more meaningful.

 

Out on a bender…..

 

Just be careful if you complement someone on their baps

 

“What in the name of Greek buggary” is…..

 

Maybe it's just Lancashire or maybe Northern areas where we have back alleys called ginnels.

 

Hahaha could end up with a slap in the chops.

 

Chops? …. But by then it might be ham and jam and you have had your chips :0)

 

Yeah typo, should have been chops.
Had your chips, that's another one .

 

Aside from the slang this is a key document for any UK visitors.
Also never drop in unannounced without a specific invite :0)
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LOL - this is brilliant and 100% true. The dropping in unannounced thing is interesting. I'm not sure if it's a 60s/hippy thing or a northern thing but my parents often bemoaned that no-one did that anymore. It's definitely true nowadays ("down sarf" anyway), but I get the feeling "up norf" everyone's always round each other's houses for a cuppa. Might be an horrific stereotype though.

 

We are not ready for any of that casual / friendly dropping in sh-t down here yet old chap - need to maintain a stiff upper lip…
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So true. To be fair, in the village where I live, "morning" is generally well received and often given. When I used to live in a town only 5 miles away I used to count it a success if I could get a single response to a "good morning" on a 30 min run. London is a whole different game - any interaction unwelcome!