"pass-remarkable" is a regional or dialect word meaning of a person, making belittling or snide remarks. It is most likely picked up from family, a particular part of the country, or a piece of regional media. There is nothing to worry about: dialect vocabulary is a sign of place and heritage, not of any risky behaviour. If anything, it is a nice opportunity to talk about where the word comes from and which side of the family or which place uses it.
pass-remarkable
(pejorative, Scotland, Irish English) Of a person, making belittling or snide remarks.
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(pejorative, Scotland, Irish English) Of a person, making belittling or snide remarks.
"pass-remarkable" is a regional or dialect word meaning of a person, making belittling or snide remarks. It is most likely picked up from family, a particular part of the country, or a piece of regional media. There is nothing to worry about: dialect vocabulary is a sign of place and heritage, not of any risky behaviour. If anything, it is a nice opportunity to talk about where the word comes from and which side of the family or which place uses it.
"pass-remarkable" is regional / dialectal English meaning of a person, making belittling or snide remarks. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "of a person" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to use "pass-remarkable" outside its region; speakers from elsewhere may not understand it or may find it self-consciously local. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
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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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