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Girlies and Boilies (transferred from CH bits)

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Angela Woodford wrote:What is this "girlies"?
As opposed to 'boilies' ...?
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Nice...
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Wouldn't the p.c. brigade think the term 'girlie' sexist ?
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J.R. wrote:Wouldn't the p.c. brigade think the term 'girlie' sexist ?
amd now agest to!
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Leave my age out of this or I'll get DBTS onto you !
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As an AOB (ancient old blue) the thought of anyone calling me a girlie is hilarious. I do know a number of young women who would take offence at being called "girlies", but it's better than being a miserable old bat!
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midget wrote:As an AOB (ancient old blue) the thought of anyone calling me a girlie is hilarious. I do know a number of young women who would take offence at being called "girlies", but it's better than being a miserable old bat!
Maggie


lololol

I do agree with your last comment Maggie, but 'girlie' is used in South Australia in a mostly derogatory (OK, that's my fifth attempt at spelling that word, and I'm pretty sure that it's still not correct, but hope that you follow my drift) way.

As an example: bullying Laboratory Manager to Senior Research Scientist 'What would YOU know, girlie?'.

My sotto voce reply? 'Considerably more than you, A%sehole'.
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It is correct.
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englishangel wrote:It is correct.

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No, he went to bed at 10pm. I am just a night owl, AND a lark unfortunately.
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blondie95 wrote:
J.R. wrote:Wouldn't the p.c. brigade think the term 'girlie' sexist ?
amd now agest to!
Eh???
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Well I've never heard of anyone beinga 'boilie'...
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Couldn't resist looking it up

Boilie is the name of specialized baits used in carp fishing.

Also

Boilie Cheese is a soft fresh cheese that is formed into small balls and packed in glass jars along with sunflower oil, herbs, pink peppers and garlic. Boilie is available in two varieties, Boilie (Cow's milk cheese) and Goat's Boilie (goat's milk cheese). both cheeses are made in the same way and are available in a number of sizes. Boilie is widely available throughout Ireland and in select stores in the UK, USA, Belgium, Sweden and Italy.

If you called someone a boilie, you could use either definition and still be fairly scathing.
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I just thought that 'boilie' was the opposite of 'girlie'.
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Have just had a very pleasant lunch-time drinkie with an old mate who is just about to retire from 'plod'. The subject of words came into the conversation.

Apparently, the older members of the force use the term 'girlie' to intimidate and wind up the ladettes after a Friday nights session so they will retaliate.

Apparently, 'girlie' cannot be used against them. They are making it quite plain who they are speaking to in a fracas.

I leave this to your own conclusions.
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