Gert Lush

Gert Lush

GURT LUSH ɡɜːt lʌʃ
Phrase

Very good.

Example Sentences

"That's gert lush!"
"Gert lush meal, that was."

Etymology & History

Famous Bristol expression meaning very good or excellent. Gert (great, big) plus lush (nice). Popularized nationally, quintessentially Bristolian.

Word Details

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Region
Bristol
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Era
1900s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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