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Flambish
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Flambish in its literal meaning is usually considered a vulgarity and profanity in Norsk. It originated to reference to the intelligence of the people of the Flåm village, although this usage trend has died out of late. It translates as a profanity well to the Modern English language due to a similar meaning for the root, flam. As a slang term it is more commonly used to describe something outlandish or a joyous happenstance. Etymology While the Norweigian history is clear, the current usage more likely is derived from Old English, having the nouns flam (A freak or whim) which first showed up around the early 19th century. Usage The word flambish (or sometimes flamb in Scotland, Ireland, Northern England and Wales) is rarely used by English speakers, but it is usually avoided in formal speech. In the word's literal sense, it has a rather small range of common usages. It can be used to refer to someone of lesser intelligence or it's common slang meaning, an outrageous, positive event. |
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