19 words you'll only understand if you speak 'scouse'

Here are some of our favourite words and sayings

Author: Alex RossPublished 11th Mar 2024

Scouse is a dialect distinct from the rest and no matter what time of year, hearing our beautiful tones abroad results in cheers, beers and new bezzie mates. Here are some of our favourite scouse words and sayings...

Words you'll only understand if you speak Scouse:

1) Sound

Definition: Good, ok, cool

2) Made Up

Definition: Happy

3) La

Definition: Male person/Lad

4) Webs

Definition: Trainers

5) Eee

Definition: Expression of disapproval

6) Geggin' in

Definition: Being nosey

7) Chocka

Definition: Very busy

8) The Ozzy

Definition: The hospital

9) Bevy

Definition: Alcoholic drink

10) Boss

Definition: Very good

11) The arl fella

Definition: Your father

12) Is right

Definition: Expression of agreement

13) Antwacky

Definition: Old fashioned

14) Cob on

Definition: Not happy

15) Lolly ice

Definition: Ice lolly

16) No need

Definition: An explanation of disapproval

17) On me bill

Definition: On your own

18) Clobber

Definition: Clothes

19) Scran

Definition: Food

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