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Learning a new language

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Callistemon Tue 10-Aug-21 22:42:57

I think if an Essex person can laugh at themselves it's not offensive.

I'd post some Welsh ones which Welsh friends have told me but perhaps that might get me into trouble.

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MissAdventure Tue 10-Aug-21 22:41:01

Oh, do you think so?
I thought someone probably would.

Let it sink then.

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Callistemon Tue 10-Aug-21 22:40:18

???

ARST – Past tense of ask. “Jordan, I must’ve arst ya free fazzund times to clear up yer room.”
Love it!

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Esspee Tue 10-Aug-21 22:39:18

Pretty offensive, rather than fun.

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MissAdventure Tue 10-Aug-21 22:34:48

The opportunity to learn 'Essex'.

ASSA COMMONS – Our Parliament Building.

ART ATTACK – Extremely perturbed, as in “Don’t tell Sharon, She’ll have an art attack.”

ARST – Past tense of ask. “Jordan, I must’ve arst ya free fazzund times to clear up yer room.”

BANNSA – A person employed to deny access or eject troublemakers at a club. “Dave’s got izself a job as a bannsa.”

BANTY – A chocolate and coconut snack bar.

BAVE – To wash oneself.

BOAF – The two. “Oi Dave, ooja fancy most, Sharon or Tracy?” “Boaf” is the reply.

BRANSATCH – Motor racing circuit in Kent.

This is just for fun, by the way.

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