55 Entries Tagged “British”
Funny Things to Do
31. Queen Anne Fan
Showing disdain by raising your thumb to your noise and wiggling your fingers. See also British.
Funny Clothes
33. Winklepickers
Shoes with very pointy toes worn in the 50's and 60's by rock and roll fans. See also British, Shoes.
Funny Words
34. Gobsmacked
One of my favorite words, of late. Seems to be infiltrating the U.S. via the recent influx of TV programming from the U.K., perhaps? See also British.
Funny Clothes
37. Playboots
Outdated British term for athletic shoes, i.e., the floppy, high-top, twist-your-ankle kind. See also British.
Funny Foods
38. Bangers and Mash
Thought of as an example of pub grub, it is an English/Irish dish made of mashed potatoes and sausages. Must be ordered using your best accent. See also Breakfast, British.
Funny Foods
39. Bubble and Squeak
According to Wikipedia, "a traditional English dish made with the shallow-fried leftover vegetables from a roast dinner." See also Breakfast, British.
Funny Phrases
40. That's the Badger!
Something that's correct, e.g. "Is this yours?" "Yep, that's the badger!" See also British.