I noticed the thread for Rubbish Christmas Presents and I wondered…is 'rubbish' closer to 'crap' or 'garbage'? In America, you could get away with 'garbage' in polite company but 'crap' is more of a curse word. It is not as bad as the F-Bomb or the stand in for animal waste, but it would certainly raise an eyebrow.
'Bugger' too? Would you use 'bugger' in polite company?
What about 'sod off'?
I will try to ask.
Don't strain anything. It is just a mild curiosity.
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I noticed the thread for Rubbish Christmas Presents and I wondered…is 'rubbish' closer to 'crap' or 'garbage'? In America, you could get away with 'garbage' in polite company but 'crap' is more of a curse word. It is not as bad as the F-Bomb or the stand in for animal waste, but it would certainly raise an eyebrow.
'Bugger' too? Would you use 'bugger' in polite company?
From my Scottish co-worker, soon to be an American.
No you would not use 'bugger' in polite company. It being a sexual innuendo, and very impolite to say.Sod-off being much the same.
as far as Rubbish it "can be both, if you say something is rubbish it's not very good "McDonanlds burgers are rubbish","
I noticed the thread for Rubbish Christmas Presents and I wondered…is 'rubbish' closer to 'crap' or 'garbage'? In America, you could get away with 'garbage' in polite company but 'crap' is more of a curse word. It is not as bad as the F-Bomb or the stand in for animal waste, but it would certainly raise an eyebrow.
'Bugger' too? Would you use 'bugger' in polite company?
I find it best just to avoid polite company.
or maybe they avoid me.
I noticed the thread for Rubbish Christmas Presents and I wondered…is 'rubbish' closer to 'crap' or 'garbage'? In America, you could get away with 'garbage' in polite company but 'crap' is more of a curse word. It is not as bad as the F-Bomb or the stand in for animal waste, but it would certainly raise an eyebrow.
'Bugger' too? Would you use 'bugger' in polite company?
Sorry to be an arse - The title should read as "The Queens English".
Elizabeth the Second, is not the only Queen in Europe. Both Denmark and the Netherlands have reigning Queens and their languages are Danish and and Dutch.
In Australian English
Oh Bugger = Can be the equivalent of dam and can be said in polite company if you are friends with the people that will hear you.
Bugger - off, that, me with a pitchfork, me silly = is mostly rude and not used in polite company.
Sod off = is not used as much but is considered not as rude as f&~& off.
Rubbush = "not good" its not as bad as crap as crap = shit
Bastard = can be used among friends it is similar though far from the same as African Americans using the N word.
One should also note that both Bugger and Sod(omy) are both words for anal sex and thus are probably offensive in most countries.
One should also note that both Bugger and Sod(omy) are both words for anal sex and thus are probably offensive in most countries.
My father once suggested we bugger in a tender moment. After I stopped laughing I had to explain what he'd said. He meant to suggest a hug.
I noticed the thread for Rubbish Christmas Presents and I wondered…is 'rubbish' closer to 'crap' or 'garbage'? In America, you could get away with 'garbage' in polite company but 'crap' is more of a curse word. It is not as bad as the F-Bomb or the stand in for animal waste, but it would certainly raise an eyebrow.
'Bugger' too? Would you use 'bugger' in polite company?
{offers CourtFool a fanny pack}
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{offers CourtFool a fanny pack}I noticed the thread for Rubbish Christmas Presents and I wondered…is 'rubbish' closer to 'crap' or 'garbage'? In America, you could get away with 'garbage' in polite company but 'crap' is more of a curse word. It is not as bad as the F-Bomb or the stand in for animal waste, but it would certainly raise an eyebrow.
'Bugger' too? Would you use 'bugger' in polite company?
Dirty ;)
By the way, I had a great dinner: I'm stuffed now.
Anyway, best not to use the wrong words, or someone may get pissed.
{offers CourtFool a fanny pack}I noticed the thread for Rubbish Christmas Presents and I wondered…is 'rubbish' closer to 'crap' or 'garbage'? In America, you could get away with 'garbage' in polite company but 'crap' is more of a curse word. It is not as bad as the F-Bomb or the stand in for animal waste, but it would certainly raise an eyebrow.
'Bugger' too? Would you use 'bugger' in polite company?
Fanny in Australian English & UK English = a womans front bottom (for want of a better or nicer way to say it).
So "patting somebody on the Fanny" and women named Fanny draw all sorts of giggles, smirks and sexual harassment law suits.
Also thongs in Australian English = Flip Flops
A G-String = A US thong
Soooo...Miss Kitty is comming on to me?
Miss Kitty! I had no idea.
Humps her leg.
Sorry to be an arse - The title should read as "The Queens English".
Noted.
Also thongs in Australian English = Flip FlopsA G-String = A US thong
I remember calling Flip Flops "thongs" here in the U.S. as a kid in the midwest... Not sure when the meaning changed.
I noticed the thread for Rubbish Christmas Presents and I wondered…is 'rubbish' closer to 'crap' or 'garbage'?
'Bugger' too? Would you use 'bugger' in polite company?
Now you're just being lazy.
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So let me get this straight:
Mad:
US: Angry
UK: Insane
Pissed:
US: Angry
UK: Drunk
So Americans seem to have anger management issues. A Mad Pissed American should be avoided, But a Mad Pissed Brit Might be fun to watch for a while.
I'm an American with a degree in English, so this kind of discussion fascinates me.
So let me get this straight:
Mad:
US: Angry
UK: InsanePissed:
US: Angry
UK: DrunkSo Americans seem to have anger management issues. A Mad Pissed American should be avoided, But a Mad Pissed Brit Might be fun to watch for a while.
I'm an American with a degree in English, so this kind of discussion fascinates me.
F a g:
US: HomosexualUK: Cigarette
Blower:
US: Prostitute
UK: Telephone
We Americans also have sexual issues also.
So let me get this straight:
Mad:
US: Angry
UK: InsanePissed:
US: Angry
UK: DrunkSo Americans seem to have anger management issues. A Mad Pissed American should be avoided, But a Mad Pissed Brit Might be fun to watch for a while.
I'm an American with a degree in English, so this kind of discussion fascinates me.
F a g:
US: Homosexual
UK: CigaretteBlower:
US: Prostitute
UK: TelephoneWe Americans also have sexual issues also.
So wearing a thong while you got on the blower after having a fag as you were pissed and very mad after somebody gave you a pat on the fanny.
Would look very different to a lot of people...
This page could potentially have some usefulness for this discussion.
Now you're just being lazy.
Thank you for your ever so insightful RTFM post. :P