Do you still use these “old school” words?
These words were once a dime a dozen but now have nearly all been forgotten. Do you still use these old school slangs? And if you want to share this list with your grandchildren, we’ve provided the modern equivalent so they’re not completely lost!
Bobby dazzler = someone of something that is remarkable/excellent
Wash house = laundry
Dunny or lavatory = toilet
Frock = dress
Wireless = radio
Slacks = pants
Ice box = fridge
Pull the chain = press the flush button
Hooroo or cheerio = goodbye
Counterpane = bedspread
Eiderdown = duvet
Tennis shoes or plimsolls = gym shoes
Pinny = apron
Tick = mattress
Bloomers = knickers
Port = suitcase
Perambulator = pram
Brassiere = bra
Hoover = vacuum cleaner
Hanky = tissue (not really, but try telling that to your grandkids)
Railway stations = train stations
Goods trains = freight trains
The box = the TV
Go to the pictures = go to the movies
Durex tape = sticky tape (best not to say Durex anymore as it’s associated with a condom brand…how things change)
Smalls = underpants
Tea = dinner
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15 things kids of today are missing out on
Remember the days of the old school yard?
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