scouser

Everyday

1. (UK, informal) A person from Liverpool, a city in north-west England. tree →
2. "Scouse" is also the Liverpool accent and dialect, and a beef or lamb stew eaten there. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday British life, "Scouser" is a common, usually friendly word; many Liverpudlians use it proudly. The Beatles were famous Scousers. In stories and TV, a Scouser character might say "boss" for great or "our kid" for a brother or sister. Phrases: a proud Scouser, a Scouse accent, a bowl of scouse.

Examples

• My uncle is a Scouser and supports Liverpool. tree →
• She has a strong Scouse accent. tree →
• The Beatles were four Scousers. tree →
• We ate scouse, a hot stew, in Liverpool. tree →
• Scousers are known for their sense of humour. tree →
• "That's boss!" said the Scouser, meaning "That's great!" tree →

Note

Usually written with a capital S. Formal word: Liverpudlian. Can be friendly or, from some people, a jokey insult — tone matters. The name comes from "lobscouse", a sailors' stew.