Dicky Sam
A piece of informal British slang referring to a native of Liverpool — a Scouser, in other words.
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A piece of informal British slang referring to a native of Liverpool — a Scouser, in other words. 'Dicky Sam' is a traditional nickname that dates back several centuries and was once widely used to identify Liverpudlians, much the way 'Cockney' identifies East Londoners. While the term is fairly obscure today outside of local history circles, it occasionally resurfaces in discussions of Liverpool's culture, identity, and proud working-class heritage.
My grandfather was a proper Dicky Sam who grew up in the docklands before they were redeveloped.
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(UK, informal) A man from Liverpool.
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- Dickey Sam90%
Liverpool slang from at least the early 19th century for a native-born Liverpudlian, as distinct from more recent arrivals. The origin is debated — theories include a reference to dockhands named Sam, or from 'Dickey' as a generic nickname. It carries local pride and was common in the city's maritime working-class culture.
- Dickey Sam89%
(UK, archaic, slang) A Liverpudlian.
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