Titles bestowed by the Queen for recognizing service to the British people. The most famous honour is a Knighthood allowing the person to be called Sir or Dame. There are many other types of honours. See appendix.
Honours
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Honours, that is."
"I've never seen such a Honours in all my life."
Etymology & History
British slang term that developed through the natural evolution of informal speech. Like many British colloquialisms, it likely began in a specific regional or social context before spreading to broader usage.
Word Details
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Region
General British
๐
Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
๐ฌ
Formality
Slang
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