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Where did the word goo come from?
American English, known since 1903, possibly from burgoo (“thick porridge”) (1787); alternately, perhaps an alteration of glue.
What does goo mean in Irish?
1) A goo = a craving for a drink. Example: I’ve an awful goo on me, where’s me sneaky naggin? 2) Morto = embarrassed.
Where does the word Banjaxed come from?
52. Banjaxed. A peculiar word, meaning broken beyond repair, that originated around the 1930s, but its etymology is unknown. The Scottish might be able to shed some light on it, given that to be “banjoed” means to be hit as hard as possible, and subsequently “banjoed” almost means wrecked.
What is goo slang for?
1 : a viscid or sticky substance. 2 : sentimental tripe.
What is called goo in English?
uncountable noun. You can use goo to refer to any thick, sticky substance, for example mud or paste. [informal] …a sticky goo of pineapple and coconut. Synonyms: gunge, ooze, sludge, slime More Synonyms of goo.
What is a tan Irish slang?
As a result of their mistreatment of the Irish people, Black and Tan is pejorative term in Ireland and calling someone a Black and Tan is an insult. Similar to a Black and Tan, it is half Guinness Stout and half Harp Lager, making it all Irish.
What is a Spicer slang?
Spicernoun. one who deals in spice.
What does Fanny mean in Irish?
female genitalia
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.
What does sod off mean in the UK?
to go away
verb. (intr, adverb; usually imperative) slang, mainly British to go away; depart.
What is the origin of the word goo?
1903, American English, of obscure origin, probably a back-formation from gooey. goo ( n.)
What does it mean when a guy calls you gobby?
Gobby – is used to describe someone who talks a lot and has a lot of opinions, and not necessarily in a good way. Hammered – is the slang word used to describe someone who is very drunk. You can say someone is tipsy if they appear to be a bit drunk.
Why is Goosey Goosey duck called Goosey wander?
It’s Cockney rhyming slang. “Goose and Duck” became “Gander and Duck” = look. See also the nursery rhyme “Goosey Goosey Gander” which is where the ” wander” association comes from. “Goose” still has a sexual meaning in British culture, and that the nursery rhyme preserves these sexual overtones (“In my lady’s chamber”).
What does ‘gondering’ mean?
“Gondering,” to wander heedlessly, is used with the same meaning in South Cheshire [as in Mid-Cheshire]; and “gonder,” a noun, is applied to person, and signifies one who does not mind where he is going.