Bostin

Bostin

/หˆbษ’stษชn/
Noun Midlands

Birmingham (Black Country) dialect meaning excellent or great.

Etymology & History

Birmingham (Black Country) dialect meaning excellent or great. Possibly from 'bursting' (with goodness). Regional usage, particularly West Midlands. Shows rich regional variation in British approval words.

Word Details

๐Ÿ“
Region
Midlands
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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