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It is a derogatory term. It comes from the Pennsylvania coal mines in the 1800's. It was cheaper to hire an Irishman than a donkey.
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What is the origin of the word Yonks?
Perhaps from dONKey's Years ...
What is the origin of the term jackass?
AnswerIn much of the world outside the US a donkey is called an ass (which is confusing for those of us whose posterior is called an arse), and a male donkey/ass is also called a jack. So technically a jackass is merely a male donkey. Female donkeys are called jennies.
What does mula mean in Spanish?
"Mula" can mean "mule" in Spanish, which is a hybrid between a donkey and a horse. It can also be a slang term for money or cash.
What is the origin of the word honcho?
The word "honcho" is believed to have originated from Japanese slang, where it means "leader" or "boss." It was adopted into English slang, particularly during the American occupation of Japan after World War II.
What is the origin for the word quid?
The word "quid" is believed to have originated from Latin, where "quid" meant "what." It later evolved in British slang to refer to the British pound, and is now commonly used as a slang term for money in general.
What does 'donkey's' mean in British slang?
Donkey's is cockney slang that you may hear in London. It means 'years'. In the context of 'Blimey! I haven't seen you in donkey's!'
What is the origin of the word Yonks?
Perhaps from dONKey's Years ...
What is the Irish for 'I love Irishmen'?
"Gráim Éireannaigh" "I love Irishmen."
What is the origin of the word 'word' when used as a slang?
AfricanAmerican gang slang for "I agree." Or "That's right"
What is a Guernsey person called?
There is no "official" demonym for someone from Guernsey. The accepted slang term is a "Donkey".
Where does the phrase buck she originate?
I understood the term to be rhyming slang for 'For Free', origin un-known. I understood the term to be rhyming slang for 'For Free', origin un-known. See related link for answer.
Where did the slang term pooch meaning a dog come from?
Other than being slang and Anglo American, the origin is unknowm
What is the origin of the term jackass?
AnswerIn much of the world outside the US a donkey is called an ass (which is confusing for those of us whose posterior is called an arse), and a male donkey/ass is also called a jack. So technically a jackass is merely a male donkey. Female donkeys are called jennies.
Is skibbies another word for underwear?
Skivvies. Origin is military slang.
What do Irishmen smoke?
cigareets
Where did wassup originate?
The slang term 'Wassup?', like many other slang terms, originated on the streets, and has no known origin as far as I know.
What is the origin of the phrase put up your dukes?
It comes from Cockney Rhyming slang. 'Forks'was a slang name for hands. Rhyming slang turned this into 'Duke of Yorks', finally contracted to 'dukes' for hands.
