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Discussion Groups / English Usage / January 2007Baghdaddy
Hi. I'm Wojtek from Poland.What means word "baghdaddy".I saw this word on t-shirts U.S. troops in Iraq.Could You help me? Regards Wojtek > Hi. > I'm Wojtek from Poland.What means word "baghdaddy".I saw this word > on t-shirts U.S. troops in Iraq.Could You help me? It is a wryly humorous way of saying that the wearer, even though not a Shi'i mullah, is boss of the city. "Who's your daddy?" is an invitation, not always serious, to acknowlege the pre-eminence of the inviter. Daddies, in this context, appear to have replaced the traditional Uncles. >> Hi. >> I'm Wojtek from Poland.What means word "baghdaddy".I saw this word [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > inviter. Daddies, in this context, appear to have replaced the > traditional Uncles. I think it's closer to "Big Daddy," morphed under the influence of "Baghdad." (Is there no hint that Papa's got a brand-new bagh?) >>> Hi. >>> I'm Wojtek from Poland.What means word "baghdaddy".I saw this word [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > "Baghdad." > (Is there no hint that Papa's got a brand-new bagh?) As you say, although I think they're all compatible. Anyway, the new brand seems to be fading. Papa will be looking around for some body he can leave holding it and, if this goes on, they'll need a shirt that says "nobodaddy". >>>> Hi. >>>> I'm Wojtek from Poland.What means word "baghdaddy".I saw this word [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >he can leave holding it and, if this goes on, they'll need a shirt >that says "nobodaddy". <smiley substitute>  SignaturePeter Duncanson, UK (in alt.usage.english) > Hi. > I'm Wojtek from Poland.What means word "baghdaddy".I saw this word on > t-shirts U.S. troops in Iraq.Could You help me? > Regards > Wojtek "Baghdaddy" is a made-up word the combines "Baghdad" and "daddy." "Baghdad" is the name of the capital city of Iraq, and "daddy" is an informal term for "father." I believe it is intended to convey that the wearer went to Baghdad and in some way took charge of the situation, much as a father would be in charge of family functions. If I'm right, it indicates pride in what the wearer did in Iraq. SignatureBob Lieblich This answer also applicable to the identical query on AEU Great:))Thank You very much:))Have a nice week:) >> Hi. >> I'm Wojtek from Poland.What means word "baghdaddy".I saw this word on [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >situation, much as a father would be in charge of family functions. >If I'm right, it indicates pride in what the wearer did in Iraq. The female version would probably say "baghlady". Best regards, Spehro Pefhany Signature"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" speff@interlog.com Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com The Spehro Pefhany entity posted thusly: >>> Hi. >>> I'm Wojtek from Poland.What means word "baghdaddy".I saw this word on [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >The female version would probably say "baghlady". Unless she was a real piece of work, in which case, it might be shortened to "bagh". > The Spehro Pefhany entity posted thusly: > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Unless she was a real piece of work, in which case, it might be > shortened to "bagh". Or very young, in which case she would be a "baghuette". SignaturePeter Moylan http://www.pmoylan.org Please note the changed e-mail and web addresses. The domain eepjm.newcastle.edu.au no longer exists, and I can no longer receive mail at my newcastle.edu.au addresses. The optusnet address could disappear at any time. > The Spehro Pefhany entity posted thusly: > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Unless she was a real piece of work, in which case, it might be > shortened to "bagh". Or very young, in which case she would be a "baghuette". SignaturePeter Moylan http://www.pmoylan.org Please note the changed e-mail and web addresses. The domain eepjm.newcastle.edu.au no longer exists, and I can no longer receive mail at my newcastle.edu.au addresses. The optusnet address could disappear at any time. > > The Spehro Pefhany entity posted thusly: > > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Or very young, in which case she would be a "baghuette". Is that what Beethoven's baghuettelles are about? I thought they were just bread-and-butter music. SignatureMike. -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com Mike Lyle filted: >> > The Spehro Pefhany entity posted thusly: > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >Is that what Beethoven's baghuettelles are about? I thought they were >just bread-and-butter music. The last composer to have any sort of commercial success with the bagatelle was Pete Townshend....r Signature"Keep your eye on the Bishop. I want to know when he makes his move", said the Inspector, obliquely. > Hi. > I'm Wojtek from Poland.What means word "baghdaddy".I saw this word on > t-shirts U.S. troops in Iraq.Could You help me? It means the wearer has an illegitimate child in the Mideast. (If in the Midwest, the t-shirt just says "Daddy".) Adrian Thank You very much;)) |
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