As in "I live in London proper".
Is this usage more common in American or British english?
Is it a correct usage for this word?
2007-09-20 21:10:48 · 3 answers · asked by M F 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
As a member of the older generation (previous answer!), I would never use this expression. It is meaningless. 'I Live in London' is sufficient. What does the word 'proper' add to that statement? And what does it mean? If someone said that to me, I would still ask,' whereabouts in London?'
2007-09-20 22:56:15 · answer #1 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it might be understood in England, but not in the US, and not used much anywhere else anyway. Perhaps among people of a certain (older) age, or pretentiousness.
If you told someone in the US that you lived in 'New York proper' they would probably say 'well la di da!' and punch you in the crotch.
I like it though. It simply adds precision.
2007-09-20 22:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
here in the philppines, it is common for us to say that thing, and it refers to living within the city proper not in the suburbs.. Is it common in American or British english, i don't know.
2007-09-20 21:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by siryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋