The language of SHITE!

[Cheggers]

I've noticed (or rather it's been pointed out by Mrs_Chegg) that over the time I've been on Autoshite, some of the language used here has found it's way into my everyday conversation. I'm sure this isn't the only place that uses the words or phrases in question, but for adding the following to my vocabulary, Autoshite, I thank you

 

Mingebag Motoring

Rammle

Chod

Badermatic (she hates that one)

Wob

Pez

Diseasel

Bumhats

 

Anyone else had their real-life conversation "livened up" by Autoshite??

[chaseracer]

Anyone else had their real-life conversation "livened up" by Autoshite??

Yes!

 

There's definitely a Giles Chapman-esque book idea here. Maybe Dollywobbler could write it...

[ashmicro]

Certainly. A pal of mine creased up just at the weekend when I said "Turdblower Diseasel", declaring it the funniest thing he had heard in ages.

 

I have also taken to referring to 3 Series as "Bavarian Sierra". I find myself also using "tat" and "chod" a fair bit more, too.

[Albert Ross]

I always thought of the 3 Series as a South African Cortina.....Then of course there's the Korean Cortina.

 

Diesels? I've been calling 'em Diseasels since the days when I read Thomas the Tank Engine books, waaaaaay back in about 1971ish....."Coughs and sneezles spread Diseasels" was a quote from "Bill and Ben, the China Clay engines.

 

 

Disastras.....

Mongdeos...

"High'n'dry" Hyundai.

"Bits'r'missin" Mitsubishi

 

etc. They all stem from here in one form or another.

[Station]

Why is it called a Baviran/South African Cortina/Sierra?

[ashmicro]

Why is it called a Baviran/South African Cortina/Sierra?

I picked it up from MacDroitwich, where BMW is a swear word.

[Alexg]

 

Mingebag Motoring

Rammle

Chod

Badermatic (she hates that one)

Wob

Pez

Diseasel

Bumhats

 

Im going to need some of those explained

[Cheggers]

- Motoring on the cheap

- Old cars

- See "Rammle"

- Automatic Transmission

- Filler

- Petrol

- Diesel

- Damn, blast, bollocks etc.

 

[Alexg]

- Motoring on the cheap

- Old cars

- See "Rammle"

- Automatic Transmission

- Filler

- Petrol

- Diesel

- Damn, blast, bollocks etc.

 

Ta, they obviously made sence when I read them on a sentance but on their own is like WTF

 

[FredTransit]

Yep! Mostly the use of Chod and Tat. I already used word like plod (filler). In fact in my circles I think there are more words for filler than anything else. Funny that.....

[Negative Creep]

Using "appealing" and "miserable" together is not an oxymoron in the Autoshite lexicon

[chaseracer]

...in my circles I think there are more words for filler than anything else. Funny that.....

As a longtime Citroen owner, I'm there with you, Fred. "Trowelling on the wag" is a notable filler-related phrase

[Rocket88]

Could I offer up another for consideration..............namely "chamfered", which is a phrase used to describe something that's not totally bollocksed, but is well on the way.

i.e lightly camfered........bit of top end noise

moderately chamfered, as above, accompanied by Pintoesque cam rattle, and a bit of blue smoke

totally chamfered, as above, along with a bit of clopping from the bottom end, laying smoke like a WW2 destroyer, and a fair inpersonation of a kettle.

Usually used to descibe anything with a "K" series...............

[FredTransit]

...in my circles I think there are more words for filler than anything else. Funny that.....

As a longtime Citroen owner, I'm there with you, Fred. "Trowelling on the wag" is a notable filler-related phrase

I think it's like Eskimos, with all their words for snow!

[autofive]

...in my circles I think there are more words for filler than anything else. Funny that.....

As a longtime Citroen owner, I'm there with you, Fred. "Trowelling on the wag" is a notable filler-related phrase

I think it's like Eskimos, with all their words for snow!

22, apparently

[FredTransit]

OK how many words for filler do we have?

 

Plod

Snot

Wag

Gobbo

[Volksy]

Bondo

[Louise2cv]

Is Glenn Miller one?

[Alexg]

pudding

[Rocket88]

clag

pixie cement

pon [isopon]

[FredTransit]

9 so far and er, Glen Miller! Which I am thinking is more Cockney rhyming slang than just plain Autoshite slang.....

[Cavcraft]

Porridge.

 

Splodge.

[AnthonyG]

Why is it called a Baviran/South African Cortina/Sierra?

Because a lot of Sales Reps drive them, and South African because most of the lower spec RHD saloons are assembled in SA.

 

I am using 'tat' to describe cars a lot more.

[warren t claim]

Porridge.

 

Splodge.

Instant wing.

[Rusty Pelican]

Puddings my fave for filler , I seem to use the word Borked rather a lot

[binhoker668]

Could I offer up another for consideration..............namely "chamfered", which is a phrase used to describe something that's not totally bollocksed, but is well on the way.

i.e lightly camfered........bit of top end noise

moderately chamfered, as above, accompanied by Pintoesque cam rattle, and a bit of blue smoke

totally chamfered, as above, along with a bit of clopping from the bottom end, laying smoke like a WW2 destroyer, and a fair inpersonation of a kettle.

Usually used to descibe anything with a "K" series...............

Nah mate - different meaning altogether. Soz!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamfer

[pogweasel]

Great! - Customary response to spambot posts (for those who don't resort to sweary speeched which are akin to barking at the moon)

 

GR8 4 DRFTIN. - Rear-wheel-drive. Often vehicle will not have sufficient dynamic ability or power to break traction, e.g. Marina 1.3

(see also GR0-GR7, GR9+)

 

Raymanboy (deluded trader)

 

Drugs Baron (see Raymanboy)

 

Heather-Mills spec (automatic)

 

Morris Oxford Convertable / Coupe (MGB [GT])

 

 

A defining glossary of terms would be useful.

[binhoker668]

Keep fit windows - non electric

Povo spec - base model - no frills.

Boggo spec - see Povo spec.

[Pete-M]

Why is it called a Baviran/South African Cortina/Sierra?

I picked it up from MacDroitwich, where BMW is a swear word.

S'funny. I always thought of the E21 as being a Bavarian Escort...

[meggersdog]

I used the term "Heather Mills spec" to describe an automatic MX-5 only last week.

A mate of mine always seems confused when I call his car a Sherpa coupe and I use the term "glacially slow" quite often now too.