cushty
(British, Ireland, slang) Excellent, very good.
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Born ~1980 · 1 year of recorded useSeen in the wild
Photograph: UKTV/BBC/PA [View image in fullscreen](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/mar/01/only-fools-and-horses-firm-sues-creators-of-cushty-dining-events#img-1) The cast of TV’s Only Fools and Horses.
"It's rare to find items from the show with such clear provenance, and we expect it will spark real enthusiasm among collectors." The character of Derek Trotter became a cultural icon – complete with a sheepskin coat,…
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(British, Ireland, slang) Excellent, very good.
“Photograph: UKTV/BBC/PA [View image in fullscreen](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/mar/01/only-fools-and-horses-firm-sues-creators-of-cushty-dining-events#img-1) The cast of TV’s Only Fools and Horses.”
“"It's rare to find items from the show with such clear provenance, and we expect it will spark real enthusiasm among collectors." The character of Derek Trotter became a cultural icon – complete with a sheepskin coat, catchphrases, like "cushty", and an ever-hopeful entrepreneurial spirit.”
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Excellent, very good.
Cushty means: Excellent, very good.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
cushty means: Excellent, very good.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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