wispfox (
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Because sometimes I want to know strange things
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankee
- fun entry, even if I did know most of it already. La!
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sinboy.livejournal.com
2007-08-03 10:50 pm (UTC)
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The term has evolved, through the use of rhyming slang, to the word "seppo" [15] (Yankee - Yank - Septic Tank - Septic - Seppo) in Australia.[3]
Recent usage in Europe indicates that Australian tourists have been called "New Yanks."[16]
Ha ha.
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wispfox.livejournal.com
2007-08-06 03:26 pm (UTC)
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Quite. :)
Also? Rhyming slang hurts my head!
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Recent usage in Europe indicates that Australian tourists have been called "New Yanks."[16]
Ha ha.
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Also? Rhyming slang hurts my head!