Brits: Turrah

Perry Winkle · 08-29-2008, 11:49 AM

I think I know what it means: good bye or cheers. But why does it mean what it means? Where does it come from?

My favorite British idiom I've come across so far is how some describe things as "champion." As in, "That's champion," meaning "that's exactly how it should be" or "that's the best."

Sundae · 08-29-2008, 12:01 PM

It's ta-ra. We would say ta-ta in London.
But your spelling reflects more accurately how it's pronounced.

Champion is very Northern.
It would make me laugh to hear you say it - in a good way I mean.

Beest · 08-29-2008, 12:01 PM

Normally written 'Ta raa' I think, origin , absolutely no idea

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Originally Posted by Perry Winkle

My favorite British idiom I've come across so far is how some describe things as "champion." As in, "That's champion," meaning "that's exactly how it should be" or "that's the best."

also "the dogs bollocks" (testicles), No idea why being 'the dogs bollocks' is the best something can be, I suppose dogs like them.

Thats a new cellar tag line right there though

'Ta raa' and 'Champion', been up north much then?

EDIT: Simulpost

or watching to much 'Last of the Summer Wine'

Sundae · 08-29-2008, 12:02 PM

[he's in Newcastle, Beest]

Trilby · 08-29-2008, 01:26 PM

ok, but what does turrah mean? I mean, besides you're a Northern?

and, is being a Northern a bad thing? Coz I had the most gorgeous Shakespearan prof named McLeod (and, ladies, I mean, HOTT, baby) who was very reluctant to tell us where he came from. Turns out it was Newcastle----as if we'd know anything about that except not to bring coals to it!

monster · 08-29-2008, 02:19 PM

it means "bye"

and being northern in the UK is a bit like being from the south in the US

us northerners are working class and speak funny

Trilby · 08-29-2008, 02:29 PM

Oh! Thanks for that, monster.

You know, this prof was VERY uncomfy, as I said, when all the moonie-eyed girls wanted to know where he was from as not only was he gorgeous, but, as you might already know, Americans LOVE the UK accents. LOVE them--all of them! We certainly couldn't tell if he was from the North, South, London, Scotland, (we knew he wasn't Irish, tho) so it was innocent enough. HE said, in a quick retort, "Why do you ask?" one girl answered, "because when YOU read Shakspeare, it sounds so...good!

Shawnee123 · 08-29-2008, 02:33 PM

Bye bye buy bonds

Ta ta for now

Later gator

Catch you on the flip side

Schlater!

Bri: does Craig Ferguson's accent make you all weak in the knees? Does me! I too love an English, Irish, Scottish, or Australian accent. I'm sure there are others but those are the ones i can most easily identify.

Trilby · 08-29-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Bri: does Craig Ferguson's accent make you all weak in the knees? Does me! I too love an English, Irish, Scottish, or Australian accent. I'm sure there are others but those are the ones i can most easily identify.

yeah, I love it! I love all those you mentioned above. One accent I don't like is Vietnamese---they sound like they are always yelling at you. At least, that's my experience.

HungLikeJesus · 08-29-2008, 02:44 PM

How about French, mon cherries?

Shawnee123 · 08-29-2008, 02:45 PM

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yeah, I love it! I love all those you mentioned above. One accent I don't like is Vietnamese---they sound like they are always yelling at you. At least, that's my experience

You and your pedicures.

Know what accent I can't stand? A Cleveland accent. Sorry Ohio, I love you, but that accent makes me cringe.

Shawnee123 · 08-29-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

How about French, mon cherries?

Wee wee mon sewer.

monster · 08-29-2008, 02:48 PM

The Newcastle Accent is called Geordie and is generally considered very sexy even by Brits.

Trilby · 08-29-2008, 02:50 PM

Do I like ze French accent?

Non. Too faux-sounding. So dissipe. So, supérieur.

and me mum is French (Canadian, that is----a bastard out of France,non?)

Trilby · 08-29-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

The Newcastle Accent is called Geordie and is generally considered very sexy even by Brits.

Ted Hughes even sounded like sex on legs! *swoon*

08-29-2008, 11:49 AM	#1
Perry Winkle Esnohplad Semaj Ton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 2,259	Brits: Turrah I think I know what it means: good bye or cheers. But why does it mean what it means? Where does it come from? My favorite British idiom I've come across so far is how some describe things as "champion." As in, "That's champion," meaning "that's exactly how it should be" or "that's the best."

08-29-2008, 01:26 PM	#5
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	ok, but what does turrah mean? I mean, besides you're a Northern? and, is being a Northern a bad thing? Coz I had the most gorgeous Shakespearan prof named McLeod (and, ladies, I mean, HOTT, baby) who was very reluctant to tell us where he came from. Turns out it was Newcastle----as if we'd know anything about that except not to bring coals to it! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-29-2008, 02:19 PM	#6
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	it means "bye" and being northern in the UK is a bit like being from the south in the US us northerners are working class and speak funny __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

08-29-2008, 02:29 PM	#7
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Oh! Thanks for that, monster. You know, this prof was VERY uncomfy, as I said, when all the moonie-eyed girls wanted to know where he was from as not only was he gorgeous, but, as you might already know, Americans LOVE the UK accents. LOVE them--all of them! We certainly couldn't tell if he was from the North, South, London, Scotland, (we knew he wasn't Irish, tho) so it was innocent enough. HE said, in a quick retort, "Why do you ask?" one girl answered, "because when YOU read Shakspeare, it sounds so...good! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-29-2008, 02:33 PM	#8
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Bye bye buy bonds Ta ta for now Later gator Catch you on the flip side Schlater! Bri: does Craig Ferguson's accent make you all weak in the knees? Does me! I too love an English, Irish, Scottish, or Australian accent. I'm sure there are others but those are the ones i can most easily identify. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-29-2008, 12:01 PM	#2
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	It's ta-ra. We would say ta-ta in London. But your spelling reflects more accurately how it's pronounced. Champion is very Northern. It would make me laugh to hear you say it - in a good way I mean.

08-29-2008, 12:02 PM	#4
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	[he's in Newcastle, Beest]

08-29-2008, 02:44 PM	#10
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	How about French, mon cherries? __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

08-29-2008, 02:48 PM	#13
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	The Newcastle Accent is called Geordie and is generally considered very sexy even by Brits. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

08-29-2008, 02:50 PM	#14
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Do I like ze French accent? Non. Too faux-sounding. So dissipe. So, supérieur. and me mum is French (Canadian, that is----a bastard out of France,non?) __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

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