Scouser

Scouser

/ˈskaʊsə/ /ˈskaʊzə/
Noun Liverpool

Someone from Liverpool

Example Sentences

"She's a Scouser born and bred."
"You can tell by his accent he's a Scouser."

Etymology & History

From "scouse," a type of stew eaten by sailors in Liverpool, which came from "lobscouse" (a Norwegian sailor's dish). Term used since the mid-20th century.

Word Details

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Region
Scouse
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal

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