As I understand it, in U.K. citizens refer to Scots as Jimmies, and Irish as Paddies...what do they call...?

Question

...Welsh and English people? (I'm looking for slang terms here, such as 'Jimmy' and 'Paddy', not the proper terms.)

And please also tell if the terms are derogatory or not. (I don't care, I'm just trying to educate myself about a few cultural and language differences).

In United States, English may be referred to with these slangs: John Bull; blue-blood or blue-blooded. These slangs are usually never used in derogatory or unflattering fashion, and are often used as terms of endearment. On the few occasions that I have heard them used in a derogatory manner, there has been little or no sting in them.

Same thig goes for the U.S. slangs for Irish--all I can think of right now is 'Mick' and the less popular 'Paddy'.

I can't think of a U.S. slang for Scots.

Thanks.

Answer 1

I lived in London most of my life, I don't think I've heard of an Irish man being called Paddy, a Welshman Taffy or a Scotsman Jock or Jimmy since I was a child.
We do still call the French Frogs and they still call us Roast Beef, it's fair exchange.
I think all that went out of the window years ago, the world is a smaller place.
As for what they called the English, well you can take your pick, Sassonachs, proddie bastards, you name it, I daresay it's been said.

Answer 2

We Welsh get called "Taffies"

as in the rhyme:

"Taffy was a Welshman
Taffy was a thief
Taffy came to our house
and stole a leg of beef"

I don't know why, maybe something to do with the River Taff in Cardiff.

English people don't have a nickname. The Scots call the Sassenachs and the Welsh word for English is Saesneg which is similar, I think its a corruption of the word of Saxon. So I guess you could call them Saxons or Sassenachs.

Answer 3

Jock for Scottish and Taffy for Welsh, Paddy or Mick for Irish, I wouldn't consider them as derogatory, as to English you know i don't know? John Bull is not in common use anymore.

Answer 4

English, Sassenach or English **** 1st not derogatory
2nd definitely

Scottish, Jock or Jimmy, not derogatory
Welsh Taffy not derogatory
Irish, Paddy or Mick not derogatory

Answer 5

i'm English and that i HATE it while human beings call me british. I additionally HATE the shown fact that as quickly as I could desire to flow with my us of a in an internet type, I cant choose England - that's MY us of a - I could desire to flow with "uk". and likewise, while American human beings (sorry to %. on them - I watch distinctive american television right here) communicate approximately an English individual having a British accessory, I even have AN ENGLISH accessory!! Has noone ever heard the extensive distinction between the various accents interior the united kingdom? it extremely is actual approximately Scottland. Irish all and sundry isn't british whether or not they're from northern or southern eire through fact britain consists of basically England, wales and scottland. playstation . Sorry approximately my use of caps :)

Answer 6

I am a Scot , usually called a Jock, but Jimmy is sometimes also used. Paddy is correct for Irish. Taffy is correct for Welsh. None of these are normally taken as derogatory.
English we all call *********************. That will be taken as derogatory by the English ! But coming from me it's polite.
Hope this helps?

Answer 7

We (the English) refer to the Scots as 'sweaties' (sweaty socks-Jocks!) No disrespect intended!
The welsh are always Taffy and the Irish are Paddy.

Answer 8

Theres a few welsh people where i work. They always get called Taffy

Answer 9

in Australia the english are called: whinging poms/pommies/pommie bastards. Welsh are known in the uk as taffies.

Answer 10

welsh=taffys english=sasanachs