Scally
意味: Young working-class person, often implies trouble-making (Scouse).
A 'scally' in Liverpool is a young working-class person, often implying someone who's a bit rough or causes trouble. It can be affectionate (self-identification) or dismissive depending on context. Similar to 'chav' but with specific Scouse associations.
例文
- Bunch of scallies hanging about. 一群小混混在那儿闲逛。Un grupo de gamberretes por ahí.スカリーの連中がたむろしてる。스칼리 무리가 어슬렁거리고 있어.
- He's a bit of a scally, him. 他有点混混样。Es un poco gamberro.あいつはちょっとワルだ。걔는 좀 양아치 같은 놈이야.
- Scally culture is boss. 小混混文化很酷。La cultura scally mola.スカリー文化は最高だ。스칼리 문화는 최고야.
発音
/ˈskæli/
使い方ガイド
場面: youth, class, Liverpool
トーン: can be affectionate or dismissive
✓ 正しい言い方
- Scally小混混gamberreteスカリー양아치
- Scallies小混混们gamberretesスカリーたち양아치들
- Scally lad混混小子chaval gamberroスカリーの若者양아치 녀석
✗ 間違った言い方
- Can be offensive—context matters可能带有冒犯性——看语境Puede resultar ofensivo según el contexto侮辱になりうる——文脈が大事모욕적일 수 있음—문맥이 중요
よくある間違い
- Affectionate in-group term OR insult depending on context
起源と歴史
Probably shortened from 'scallywag.' In Liverpool, it developed specific associations with working-class youth culture, tracksuits, and casual fashion. Can be reclaimed positively or used dismissively.
語源: Shortened from scallywag
初出: 20th century Liverpool
文化的背景
Era: 20th century onwards
Generation: Youth-associated
Social background: Working class
Pop culture: Terrace culture; Casual fashion; Liverpool FC
Regional notes: Distinctly Scouse.
ストーリーと豆知識
Scally culture became associated with Liverpool's terrace fashion movement in the 1980s, where working-class lads adopted designer sportswear. The look spread through football culture across the UK.
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