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Old 23-03-2008, 06:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Ever wonder what some slang terms mean?

Well here's a useful dictionary, compiled to cover most British slang terms.

http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/

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Old 23-03-2008, 06:21 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Yes. Very handy as I don't know a great deal of slang even if from London.
I can now look u the sayings I have never heard and find their meanings.
Thank you Rolf .

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Phew ..........am I glad there is an s on the end of babs
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i'm pleased for you too babs!!. i'm sure would ruin the lovely image we all have of you
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You have lost me

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You have lost me
Beryl click on the link and then click on the letter B and look at the first word bab and it's meaning
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I was not aloud to use slang

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