Oxford needs to look up the word "slang."

**Downunder Kilt** · 1st March 11, 01:16 AM

Well that's it, I'm just gunna lob down the frog and toad, git me a dogs eye and dead horse, then go to the rubbidy dub for a sows ear, Then I'll get on the eau de cologne to my china plate and give him the john dory on what you blokes are on about. Best make sure I've got a few sovs in the skyrocket for a wally grout before I git goin.

See if that's in the Oxford

**Whidbey78** · 1st March 11, 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

Well that's it, I'm just gunna lob down the frog and toad, git me a dogs eye and dead horse, then go to the rubbidy dub for a sows ear, Then I'll get on the eau de cologne to my china plate and give him the john dory on what you blokes are on about. Best make sure I've got a few sovs in the skyrocket for a wally grout before I git goin.

See if that's in the Oxford

What? I though you Australians spoke English.

**robbiethepiper** · 1st March 11, 03:31 AM

Damn it all! There are even some places in the world where pavements and braces are referred to as sidewalks and suspenders. Send a gunboat!

**Jock Scot** · 1st March 11, 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by robbiethepiper

Damn it all! There are even some places in the world where pavements and braces are referred to as sidewalks and suspenders. Send a gunboat!

I am glad you said "gunboat" in the singular. The way things are going, we might not be able to send two!

**Joshua** · 1st March 11, 05:10 AM

Originally Posted by Burly Brute

or "SAMMICH" is just sandwhich,

Originally Posted by Burly Brute

how does "sammich" convey someone wanting a sandwhich any better than just asking for said "sandwhich" ?? ? ?? ?? ? ? !!!!! lol

Surely you don't mean Sandwich?

**fluter** · 1st March 11, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by Whidbey78

I was glad I read that article yesterday. I asked my wife to make a "sammich" today. When she told me that she couldn't because there is no such word I showed her that it's in the Oxford Dictionary. She told me to go make my own d@&% sammich.

Did you try saying "sudo?" (or how about "please?")

**davedove** · 1st March 11, 05:48 AM

I do hope you all realize that this sort of thing has been going on since languages began, we just notice it more now because of the speed of communications. That's why the same item could be called three different things based on whether the speaker is from England, Australia, or the US. Now, I find it irritating myself, especially when someone uses "text speak" in normal language, but this is really just one more way the english language is evolving.

**Father Bill** · 1st March 11, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by Burly Brute

And Koine, right? ;-)

Like the song: "Three Koines in the fountain . . . . "

**Father Bill** · 1st March 11, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by davedove

I do hope you all realize that this sort of thing has been going on since languages began, we just notice it more now because of the speed of communications. That's why the same item could be called three different things based on whether the speaker is from England, Australia, or the US. Now, I find it irritating myself, especially when someone uses "text speak" in normal language, but this is really just one more way the english language is evolving.

There's some real wisdom here. There was a time when, for example, to have a sign made, one hired a sign-maker who would carefully cut the wood and neatly paint on the message. Because it took so long, they had sufficient time (and professional pride) to check the spelling. Now we have signs with moveable letters and any ***+++ can make a sign, and it shows. Similarly, it is quick and easy to type something into an e-mail, whereas had one to take the time to get quill and inkpot... well, you get the picture.

Having said that, I like my keyboard!