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Malcopool | 22:02 Wed 23rd Nov 2005 | Phrases & Sayings
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What do the following mean in standard English
1. Gibbons (West Country)
2. Leer (South)
3. Chip (Leicester)?
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1. A small long-armed ape which lives in trees in the forests of S Asia
2. To look at someone in an unpleasant and sexually interested way
3. Lots of meanings, but perhaps �to leave� as we�d better chip. Also goes nicely with fish.


11:32 Thu 24th Nov 2005
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3. Around Leicester, apparently, 'chip' can mean 'brother'.
11:39 Thu 24th Nov 2005
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2. One old meaning of 'leer' was 'cheek' or 'face'. Could that be the southern dialect meaning you want?
11:47 Thu 24th Nov 2005
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Californian Highway Patrol (CHiP) ?
11:51 Thu 24th Nov 2005

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