Dictionary of Playground Slang (Online)

Pronounced ooft-e-yah. It is used (by a few people) when someone says something that sounds sexual, but may not be meant to mean that. Also, it is used for sexual things.

Mate, friend, pal, butty - but ALWAYS in third person.

To describe an African American without their knowledge. (ed: I need more info on this. Any suggestions?)

Very drunk,

Synonym for "okay". Originally from the 1930's short films of "The Little Rascals", this is how the Little Rascals character "Porky" said "okay".

Cast members ranged in age from about two to seven, and being little, their grasp of English was far from perfect, and "okay" became "otay", often quoted as, "Otay, Buckwheat!" (Buckwheat was one of the characters), and it was often said to someone when they were acting stupidly (kind of a "Yeah, whatever!").

Later popularized by Eddie Murphy in one or more Saturday Night Live sketches, mistakenly (or intentionally) assigning it to the "Buckwheat" character. Another contributors entire middle school started saying this but he couldn't remember why. He was on Guam at the time.

Very good, excellant, top hole, spiffing. Basically wicked good!

Living far from the main centre of population, assumed to be in the middle of nowhere or far from the action. Literally of course it would suggest you live in a forest.

Term used in Birmingham for a place that sells liquor for consumption off the premises - known as an 'off-licence' in the UK and a 'bottle shop' in Australia.

Way-cool, bitchin, good, pleasant etc.

To bne really pleased with the result of something that happened. Popularised by boxer Frank Bruno whenever he was interviewed by BBC sports commentater Harry Carpenter. Turned into something of a 'catchphrase' for him!

Sadly Frank was recently (Sept. 2003) hospitalised with depression - let's hope he makes a full and speedy recovery.

Roughly means 'too', as in 'it's ower waam/caad in hya man!', i.e. 'It's too warm/cold in here.'

Describes the myriad aches and pains suffered by the young caused by falls etc, or just the general wear and tear of a youngsters life, e,g, falling in gymnastics etc., Also; the verb "owing" used to describe saying "ow!" (or outch) repeatedly. Contributors mother accompanies his sister to gymnastics class "to kiss her owies" as she puts it... real cool.

Expression of superiority, i.e. when is better at a thing than another. Used as "I own you in Perfect Dark!" (video game), "None "l33t sp34k" (leet speak) version of 0wn3rz". Same meaning as own or owned (both leet speak and normal) Most commonly found as "I 0wn3rz j00!" (I own you!)

(ed: someone want to write up a definition on l33t sp34k??).

Armpit, underarm area. USed as "Smell your oxters!"

Cheap and tatty looking. A corruption of OXFAM, Oxford charity shop and the second-hand clothes therein.

A cheaply-dressed spack.