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What is the British equivalent for the American term "douchebag"?
Just saw "Made in Chelsea" for the first time tonight, and after watching these characters behave, I can't stop wondering what the British equivalent would be for the American slang term "douchebag", as in the word used to describe an arrogant and obnoxious man (NOT the feminine hygiene device).
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- nussbaumLv 44 years ago
"dude" : 1883, "fastidious guy," long island city slang of unknown foundation. The trend observe of 1883, initially utilized in connection with the devotees of the "aesthetic" craze, later utilized to city slickers, distinctly Easterners traveling interior the West ("dude ranch" first recorded 1921). Surfer slang application to any male is first recorded c.1970. Synonyms : - (guy) : "bloke" (British, Australian, New Zealand slang (especially in Southland)), "chap" (dated British), "cove" (dated British), "guy" - (term of handle for a guy) : "mate" (British, Australian)
- Anonymous5 years ago
Interesting topic!
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