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game_systems:call_of_cthulhu:slang_of_the_1920_s_and_1930_s [2020/03/29 11:47] – created Bryan Stephens | game_systems:call_of_cthulhu:slang_of_the_1920_s_and_1930_s [2020/03/29 11:48] (current) – Bryan Stephens | ||
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- | 1. Cheers – It has several meanings – it can be used as a toast for a a thank you. I happen to use it as the signature to all my emails. It’s just | + | 1. Cheers – It has several meanings – it can be used as a toast for a a thank you. I happen to use it as the signature to all my emails. It’s just so civilized and sounds better than ‘sincerely |
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3. Absobloodylootely – n – To agree with someone highly in a rather enthusiastic fashion. Somewhat vulgar. | 3. Absobloodylootely – n – To agree with someone highly in a rather enthusiastic fashion. Somewhat vulgar. | ||
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19. Bollocking – n – To be punished severely or told off. “He had a good bollocking!’ | 19. Bollocking – n – To be punished severely or told off. “He had a good bollocking!’ | ||
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- | 21. Bugger – n – An exclamation of dissatisfaction (“Oh bugger!”), | + | 21. Bugger – n – An exclamation of dissatisfaction (“Oh bugger!”), |
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23. Brilliant! – adj – When something is amazing or awesome. | 23. Brilliant! – adj – When something is amazing or awesome. |