{"id":101285,"date":"2015-09-30T13:45:20","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T11:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/101285\/a-rugby-fans-guide-to-english-2\/"},"modified":"2019-09-18T02:53:34","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T00:53:34","slug":"a-rugby-fans-guide-to-english-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2015\/09\/30\/a-rugby-fans-guide-to-english-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A rugby fan’s guide to English"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a lekker mix of rugby fans coming together in the UK from 20 countries for the Rugby World Cup<\/a>, there’s a good chance you’ll get a bit confused if you don’t know your braai from your barbie or a bevvie from a brewski.<\/p>\n

British Airways<\/a>‘ cabin crew, who speak many languages from Arabic to Zulu, put together a a glossary of words and phrases which you’ll probably hear across England between now and 31 October.<\/p>

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So expand your vocabulary and avoid a kerfuffle with an eejit.<\/p>\n

Have a look at these must-know words:<\/strong><\/p>

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Arvo:<\/em><\/strong> Australian for afternoon. \u201cWe\u2019re having a barbie this arvo.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Quid: <\/em><\/strong>What the Brits call a pound.<\/p>\n

Rark up:<\/em><\/strong> Kiwi expression for giving someone a good telling off. \u201cHe got a good rark up from the ref.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scrag:<\/em><\/strong> Australian term for holding someone by the neck or garment. \u201cHe got scragged just before the tryline.\u201d<\/p>\n

Braai:<\/em><\/strong> South African term for a barbeque.<\/p>\n

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Craic:<\/em><\/strong> Irish term for fun or gossip. \u201cGreat craic at the barbeque.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Vuvuzela:<\/em><\/strong> A large, colourful plastic trumpet carried by some South African fans. Apparently the world comes from isiZulu for making a noise.<\/p>\n

Whinge:<\/em><\/strong> Originally an English term for whining, sometimes used by Australians to describe the English. \u201cStop whinging and accept the better team won.\u201d<\/p>\n

XXXX:<\/em><\/strong> Pronounced 4 X, it is a brand of beer made in Queensland, Australia.<\/p>\n

Droewors:<\/em><\/strong> South African dried sausage – a favourite snack of rugby fans.<\/p>\n

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Eejit:<\/em> <\/strong>Irish term for a complete fool. \u201cThat streaker was a right eejit.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Foos yer doos:<\/em><\/strong> Scottish enquiry as to how you are.<\/p>\n

Gutted:<\/em><\/strong> English expression of bitter disappointment. \u201cI was absolutely gutted we lost.\u201d<\/p>\n

Howzit:<\/em> <\/strong>South African greeting that means \u201cHow are you?\u201d, \u201cHow are things?\u201d, or just \u201cHallo\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Isnae:<\/em><\/strong> Scottish for \u2018is not\u2019. \u201cThat yellow card isnae fair.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jislaaik:<\/em><\/strong> South African expression of outrage or surprise. \u201cJislaaik, does it rain here every day?\u201d<\/p>\n

Kerfuffle:<\/em><\/strong> Canadian term for an awkward or stressful situation or commotion. \u201cThat was a bit of a kerfuffle on the tryline.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lekker:<\/em> <\/strong>South African expression for something good, great, cool or tasty. \u201cThat was a really lekker braai (barbecue).\u201d<\/p>\n

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Milk bar:<\/em><\/strong> Australian term for a corner shop that sells takeaway food. \u201cLet\u2019s get lunch at a milk bar before the match.\u201d<\/p>\n

Naff:<\/em><\/strong> English word for something that is uncool. \u201cYou look really naff in that anorak.\u201d<\/p>\n

Owt:<\/em><\/strong> Yorkshire term for anything. \u201cYou get owt for nowt.\u201d You don\u2019t get anything for nothing.<\/p>\n

Puss:<\/em><\/strong> Irish for a sulky face. \u201cHe had a real puss on him after that tackle.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Toque:<\/em><\/strong> Canadian word for a woollen hat or beanie.<\/p>\n

Ugg boots:<\/em><\/strong> Warm Australian sheepskin boots. \u201cIt\u2019ll be cold tomorrow, best wear your Uggs.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Yabber:<\/em> <\/strong>An Australian term for talking a lot. \u201cI wish the ref would stop yabbering and get on with the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Zonked:<\/em><\/strong> English expression for totally exhausted. \u201cThe team must be totally zonked after that effort.\u201d<\/p>\n

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