Odd Words in the English Language

[Vital Spark]

We have a lovely expression in Suffolk/Norfolk: 'on the drag' meaning 'late'. Mr. VS learnt it very quickly when he moved down from Scotland to Suffolk.

[HHTel]

My mother always told me that wearing winklepickers would ruin my feet in later life. Looking at my feet now, she could have been right.

[lindosfan1]

Winklepickers teddy boys footwear.

[HHTel]

Winklepickers were in contrast to Teddy Boy's footwear. They wore 'Brothel Creepers', shoes with a very thick crepe sole.
Winklepickers were worn by the 'Mods'. To have been part of it means you are pretty old now!

[dtaai-maai]

Winklepickers teddy boys footwear.

Yes, well done, lindos, but the question was aimed at those who weren't around in the UK at the time!

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[lindosfan1]

dtaai-maai Are you saying I am ancient.

[Dannie Boy]

I can remember getting a pair when I was maybe 12 or 13, but only after I had somehow managed to persuade my mom that they wouldn’t ruin my feet as was what most mums were saying (HHTel above).

[Big Boy]

Winklepickers were worn by the 'Mods'.

Yes. Lev insists we all wear a uniform when on duty

[Jimbob]

winkle pickers were very uncomfortable, they were followed in fashion by sensible chisel points and bovver boots.