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Mark
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Mark asked in Society & CultureLanguages · 6 years ago

What is the slang meaning of 'biscuit' in this context?

“Never ever spread rumours or gossip because that would make you a massive biscuit.” — Elle Meadows

This was on YouTube. Elle Meadows is an 18-year-old girl who lives in England.

I have heard and read many British slang words, colloquialisms, and Briticisms, but this one is new to me. I googled it, but couldn't find any meaning that even came close to this context.

- What does 'biscuit' mean in this context?

- Is 'biscuit' (in this meaning) a new word?

- Is 'biscuit' commonly used in England?

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  • Tony R
    Lv 7
    6 years ago
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    I notice when she makes a cuss word reference she will do the one way of getting around it, by substituting with a similar sounding word as to avoid using the actual word. Two I noticed are:

    Don't give a fudge = the "F" word is dropped with a second not offensive "F" word.

    Don't take shnitzal from anyone = the "S" word is replaced.

    So anyway, I'm guessing "Biscuit" is along the same lines. Perhaps replacing the "B" word for female dog.

  • 6 years ago

    A "biscuit" is an American cookie. In the context of your sentence, I'm assuming Meadows considers rumor mongers and gossips slow witted and/or dull. Similar to the American usage of "dork" for example.

  • Mark
    Lv 5
    6 years ago

    I didn't notice it before, but now I see that all of her euphemisms are food items - fudge, shnitzal, biscuit. Hmm.

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