scouse
part of speech
noun (Scouse, uncountable; a Scouser, Scousers); adjective (Scouse)
meaning for a pupil
1) (UK) Scouse is the accent and dialect of people from Liverpool in north-west England. tree →
2) (UK) Scouse is a meat and vegetable stew, a traditional Liverpool dish. tree →
3) (UK, informal) A Scouser is a person from Liverpool. tree →
sense in the lessons
In lessons about accents and dialects, Scouse is a well-known British accent; words like «la» or «lad» for a friend, «boss» for great, «ta» for thanks, «our kid» for brother or sister. Pupils learn that every accent is a proper way of speaking, and Standard English is a tool for formal writing. In food lessons, Scouse stew gives Liverpool people their nickname. Phrases: «a Scouse accent», «a pan of Scouse», «a proud Scouser».
examples
- (UK) She has a strong Scouse accent. tree →
- (UK) The Beatles were Scousers from Liverpool. tree →
- (UK) Nan made a big pot of Scouse for tea. tree →
- (UK) "That's boss, la!" is how a Scouser might say "That's great, mate!" tree →
- (UK) Scouse stew is made with lamb or beef, potatoes and onions. tree →
- (UK) Our teacher is a Scouser and supports Everton. tree →
note
Usually with capital S. Scouse is a dialect and accent, not bad English. Rhymes with "house". «Scouser» is the person, «Scouse» the speech or the stew. Some people use «Scouser» proudly; it is not an insult, though tone matters.
Trees and pragmatics
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