Weird sayings in the English language

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Re: Weird sayings in the English language

Postby meriad » 13 May 2021, 10:45

I love all these expressions :lol:
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Re: Weird sayings in the English language

Postby cruiser2 » 16 May 2021, 12:45

A word seen on a mug in a shop window--Clempt.

A Lancashire dialect word meaning you are starving and want food.
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Re: Weird sayings in the English language

Postby cromwell » 17 May 2021, 08:26

Clempt, I never heard that one before Cruiser. I've heard stuff like "gradely" for good though.
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