All About Scouse

by David Simpson

Ay youse lads, berds, scallies and twirlies, youse awrice? Ay 'ope youse are feelin' dead grace, sound, sick, belter and proper boss. This is a book about Scouse, the language of Liverpool and how it evolved. It goes back to early times looking at the different groups of people who have contributed to Liverpool's rich speech and culture and examines the features that make Scouse so unique. 'Opefully yous'll lern a lorra Scouse werds and frazers from deekin troo de pages of dis bewk and darryl lern ye to speak proper Scouse lah.

Paperback

First published September 1, 2013

About the author

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David Simpson is a Britisch writer, journalist, historian and communications professional.

Reviews

[Luke · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent, irreverent take on the Liverpolitan lexicon. Extremely readable and perfect for a half hour train journey or longish bus ride. I picked this up in my local HMV with the intention of gifting it to my near and dear (a native of Southern Europe and lover of languages). As something of a born and bred Scouser, I was keen to assess just how much I knew about the lingo I've lived and breathed for several decades. Needless to say, I knew a lot more than I thought, but what I did learn was just as fascinating - not least the tidbits of history and local anthropology that perfectly complimented the A-Z of local lingo.