(Scotland, obsolete) A worthless thing; a trifle or bauble.
(Scotland, obsolete) A worthless thing; a trifle or bauble.
"flamfew" means: A worthless thing; a trifle or bauble.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"flamfew" means: A worthless thing; a trifle or bauble.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (obsolete) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
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"flamfew" means: A worthless thing; a trifle or bauble.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(Scotland, obsolete) To baste roasted meat.
Cheap, worthless frills.
Flamb is an obsolete Scottish culinary term meaning to baste roasted meat — to spoon or brush fat, juices, or liquid over meat as it roasts to keep it moist and build flavour. Archaic and confined to historical Scottish cooking texts and dialect records; the modern equivalent is simply 'baste.' Interesting primarily as a historical linguistic curiosity showing French influence on Scots culinary vocabulary, likely via the Auld Alliance connection between Scotland and France.
On fire with visible flames.
(Scotland) To brag or boast.