Mnemon Member Joined Sep 22, 2021 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Persian Home Country Iran Current Location Iran Feb 18, 2022 #1 Hello. Does the usage ring any bells for you? Do you consider it old-hat? The screenshot was taken from the book Oxford Dictionary of Slang written by John Ayto.
Hello. Does the usage ring any bells for you? Do you consider it old-hat? The screenshot was taken from the book Oxford Dictionary of Slang written by John Ayto.
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Feb 18, 2022 #2 No, this is not used today.
probus Moderator Staff member Joined Jan 7, 2011 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language English Home Country Canada Current Location Canada Feb 18, 2022 #3 It survives as part of "great one". For example: Joe was a great one for practical jokes.
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Feb 18, 2022 #4 It's used in BrE. Admittedly, the simple "Oooh, you are a one!" would generally be said in a rather silly voice!
It's used in BrE. Admittedly, the simple "Oooh, you are a one!" would generally be said in a rather silly voice!
jutfrank VIP Member Joined Mar 5, 2014 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country England Current Location England Feb 18, 2022 #5 It sounds a bit old-fashioned to me. Like something out of a 1970s sitcom.