So, what, pray tell, is "squeaky-bum time"?
John Francis wrote:

On Fri, Jun 10, 2005 at 11:18:03AM -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
I thought that Yanks, Brits and Aussies spoke the same language, but now I'm not so sure:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4074760.stm

"Chav"?  "Asbo"?  "squeaky-bum time"?  What language is that, anyway?

Romany, I believe.

But asbo (and ned) are neoligisms - they're acronyms.


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