Old Naval Sayings

RobbieW said:
Apparently also known as 'bunnies' according to SWMBO who is a Fareham girl but apparently crossed the tracks in her youth to meet lads from Portsmouth who worked for Kenwood in Havant
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An old time ossifer would have you thrown off the bridge for uttering the word "Rabbit". "Bunny" is acceptable, as is long eared squirrel and any other euphemism. It's bad luck, a bit like wearing a green gansey, whistling or bringing a sky pilot on board. Or drinking gin in singles ;)
 
Submariner! said:
Maybe we should launch a "Jackopedia" site? Here is my contribution!

(English followed by RN Version)

Hemorrhoid = Bum Plums or Fartleberries
Submarine = Boat
Ship = Skimmer or "target" (terms used by Submariners)
Naval Aviator = W.A.F.U (Wet and F. Useless)
Steak and Kidney Pudding = Babies Heads
The Sea = Oggin
Afternoon off = Make and mend.
Engine room mechanic= Stoker
Medical Assistant (Probably called paramedics these days) = Scab lift
Members of the RN regulating branch (RN version of red caps) = Reggies
Corned Beef = Corned Dog
washing powder = dobey dust
Salt = Sea dust

I may post more later if more comes to mind - been 21 years since I left the RN so stretching the old grey cells!
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Sick Berth Tiffy - SB Attendant
Jack Dusty - Stores Assistant
Scribe - Writer
Pusser's Hard - hard washing soap
Jaunty - Master-at-Arms
Jimmy or Number One - First Lieutenant
Green Rub - Unfair instance , deriv. Starboard Watch always were unlucky.
Mick - Hammock
Billet - where mick was slung
The Old Man - Skipper, Commanding Officer common in MN also


Likewise some will come back to me - I left in '50!
 
Old Glow In The Deeps said:
Steady-on Cap’n this could be a challenge! :D

Dolphin 48 / 47 / 75 ;)
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I don't know if your Dolphin code is the same as ours, but I read:

48. WHEN SOMEONE IS AS GOOD AS ME, IT IS HARD TO BE MODEST

47. MY CO AND XO CAN OUTDRINK YOUR CO AND XO.

75. WHAT CAN I SAY?

and

46. AFTER WORKING WITH YOU I NOW REALISE WHY SOME ANIMALS EAT THEIR YOUNG.

Sorry for the caps - came out of the book that way.
 
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cruiser2b said:
i don't know if your dolphin code is the same as ours, but i read:

48. When someone is as good as me, it is hard to be modest

47. My co and xo can outdrink your co and xo.

75. What can i say?

And

46. After working with you i now realise why some animals eat their young.

Sorry for the caps - came out of the book that way.
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41

ps .... 49! :D
 
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Submariner! said:
Maybe we should launch a "Jackopedia" site? Here is my contribution!

(English followed by RN Version)

Hemorrhoid = Bum Plums or Fartleberries
Submarine = Boat
Ship = Skimmer or "target" (terms used by Submariners)
Naval Aviator = W.A.F.U (Wet and F. Useless)
Steak and Kidney Pudding = Babies Heads
The Sea = Oggin
Afternoon off = Make and mend.
Engine room mechanic= Stoker
Medical Assistant (Probably called paramedics these days) = Scab lift
Members of the RN regulating branch (RN version of red caps) = Reggies
Corned Beef = Corned Dog
washing powder = dobey dust
Salt = Sea dust

I may post more later if more comes to mind - been 21 years since I left the RN so stretching the old grey cells!
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Kidney stew on toast = S h1t on a raft...

Breaking wave or fizzy soft drink = Gawfer

You are having a laugh - Shave off

Leave until later = Scrub round it

Leave the service - Going outside

Period of service before going outside = RDP ( Run Down Period )

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