Travellers

Travellers

TRAVELLERS /หˆtravellers/
Noun United Kingdom

A group of people who travel around Britain and live in makeshift campsites – often illegally, modern day Gypsies. Sometimes called Irish Travellers, but they’re not always Irish. They’re universally hated by everyone as they often cause a blight on the landscape.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Travellers, that is."
"I've never seen such a Travellers 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
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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