As opposed to 'boilies' ...?Angela Woodford wrote:What is this "girlies"?
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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!
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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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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.
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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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.
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.
John Rutley. Prep B & Coleridge B. 1958-1963.