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Calling all Brits --- 'English to English Dictionary' Help !


The show uses lots of colorful British argot that may be unfamiliar to us across the pond --- could anyone please help clarify the list below ?

Americans: any more Brit terms used in the show that might be unfamiliar to American viewers ?

Thanks all !


blag --- blackguard ?? / blackheart ?? (as in "villain" ??)

butty --- sandwich ? (as in "jam butty")

div --- idiot / moron
(defined elsewhere in these postings)

plod --- uniformed constable ?
(since they are on foot patrol -- "plodding" along)

plonk --- uniformed policewoman ?
(someone to seat -- "plonk" -- onto one's lap ?)

poof / puftah --- derogatory term --- implies that someone is unmanly or gay.

sod --- useless person ? -- derivation ??

wanker --- literally, one who constantly "plays with oneself,"
so in effect, a useless person.



"A bride without a head !"
"A wolf without a foot !"

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