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I am used to hear that expression in old British movies (1940s, 1950s) as a form of polite address for a man, instead of calling him sir, boss, mate, man, etc.
My question is: is it still used nowadays or is it dated?
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gamboler as a form of polite address for a man, It's not used to address men in general. It's traditionally in the context of a subordinate in a workplace addressing their male boss. gamboler My question is: is it still used nowadays or is it dated?
- gamboler as a form of polite address for a man, It's not used to address men in general.
- It's traditionally in the context of a subordinate in a workplace addressing their male boss.
- gamboler My question is: is it still used nowadays or is it dated?
- It's not common.
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gamboleras a form of polite address for a man,
It's not used to address men in general. It's traditionally in the context of a subordinate in a workplace addressing their male boss.
gambolerMy question is: is it still used nowadays or is it dated?
It's not common. I've only heard it in The Bill
0It is most strongly associated with traditional Cockney (London) speech. If I heard it from e.g. a London taxi driver it would not seem out of place, but most British people would never use the word, or, if they did use it, it would be knowingly (e.g. sarcastic). I recommend that you do not try to use it in your own speech.
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