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Has anyone seen the word 'scull' used in British writing to describe downing an ale or drink, as in: 'He sculled his beer'?
It is used widely in Australia; just wondering if it is used enough here for it to be recognised.
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Out of context I'd imagine 'He sculled his beer' meant he inspected it, or was disastisfied with it.
Claudia, if you mention it to Oz friends, they will surely identify with it. It's as popular as the 'barby'.
Disgusted of TB Manor.
I used to have a wonderful book called 'Let's Talk Strine' which gave all these things.
I also had The Drinkspotty Book which told one how to speak frightfully upper class English. It's wise to cover all social eventualities.
On the other hand, you can use almost any word to denote being pissed. I heard a comedian list loads of unlikely words which, in context, worked well. Try it and see.
She was too handbagged to stand.
All the lads gor anoracked that night.
For BR, it's definitely, 'scull' and I have found it in the Australian 'Oxford' with the drinking definition. My dilemma was whether to use the word in a British novel. From this thread it seems as if I'd better drop the word.
Thanks all.