maypolebaz
master brummie
The other day my Mother said "I'll squatty veeny over here then".
I think it means to keep out of the way and I've never heard it said outside Brum.
I'm reminded of my late Dad. When we were kids he'd shout abuse at the radio when the news was on. One of his favourites, reserved for criminals was "Give 'em a good Tankin' "(got to be one from WW1, that). Another was "Ar? Goo an' tell the Marines".
No wonder I grew up bewildered !
I think it means to keep out of the way and I've never heard it said outside Brum.
I'm reminded of my late Dad. When we were kids he'd shout abuse at the radio when the news was on. One of his favourites, reserved for criminals was "Give 'em a good Tankin' "(got to be one from WW1, that). Another was "Ar? Goo an' tell the Marines".
No wonder I grew up bewildered !