Silly question about hole in cover - Page 2

HarryT · 03-04-2007, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aprilbeginnings

Running away before you bonk me with something

I take it that that expression has a different meaning in the US to its British meaning

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RWood · 03-04-2007, 09:08 AM

Nothing sexual about "bonk" in the US. It means simply to hit, generally to hit in the head.

HarryT · 03-04-2007, 09:49 AM

Thank you for the explanation. As I'm sure you know, in the UK, the word "bonk" means "to have sex", which lends a slightly different meaning to Karen's post!

NatCh · 03-04-2007, 10:44 AM

Aprilbeginnings · 03-04-2007, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Thank you for the explanation. As I'm sure you know, in the UK, the word "bonk" means "to have sex", which lends a slightly different meaning to Karen's post!

Oh heavens, I didn't know that. NOPE had nothing to do with sex, trust me... NatCH was correct, I meant just a hit on the head.

Aprilbeginnings · 03-04-2007, 11:02 AM

ooops, that was RWood that explained what I meant, sorry.

HarryT · 03-04-2007, 11:13 AM

Just pulling your leg, Karen

. The different meanings of words in our countries which supposedly share a "common language" can be a source of amusement on occasions

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sea2stars · 03-04-2007, 11:26 AM

Heh. Karen. For future reference: British slang for Americans

Aprilbeginnings · 03-04-2007, 01:21 PM

Thanks Harry but actually you are right, there are certain words that mean other things or used differently here than there. I guess I had better go and at least check out that link Sea2Stars was kind enough to share. I know you guys don't have mean bones in your bodies, at least not on these boards. Actually that is a compliment too considering some of the boards I am on here at aol all it is is a constant bash fest..... this place is a breath of fresh air, trust me.

(((Hugs to this group))))

Aprilbeginnings · 03-04-2007, 01:24 PM

Ah yes, bonk and shag are the same thing........ now the word Shag I knew but I forgot until I looked at that page, LOL.... Bonk - Same meaning as shag. Means to have sex. E.g. "Did you bonk him/her?".

Either way, interesting page, LMAO....... I saved it to look at more later <G>

NatCh · 03-04-2007, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aprilbeginnings

... this place is a breath of fresh air, trust me.

If it weren't, I'd never have hung around this long.

2~3 months is the longest I've managed on most other forums ... the Baen Bar is another obvious exception.

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03-04-2007, 09:08 AM	#17
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	Nothing sexual about "bonk" in the US. It means simply to hit, generally to hit in the head.

03-04-2007, 09:49 AM	#18
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Thank you for the explanation. As I'm sure you know, in the UK, the word "bonk" means "to have sex", which lends a slightly different meaning to Karen's post!

03-04-2007, 10:44 AM	#19
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3

03-04-2007, 11:02 AM	#21
Aprilbeginnings Guru Posts: 632 Karma: 404 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern CA Device: Sony PRS-500 /prs 650 soon	ooops, that was RWood that explained what I meant, sorry.

03-04-2007, 11:13 AM	#22
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Just pulling your leg, Karen . The different meanings of words in our countries which supposedly share a "common language" can be a source of amusement on occasions .

03-04-2007, 11:26 AM	#23
sea2stars Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 64 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: eb1150, Sony Reader	Heh. Karen. For future reference: British slang for Americans

03-04-2007, 01:21 PM	#24
Aprilbeginnings Guru Posts: 632 Karma: 404 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern CA Device: Sony PRS-500 /prs 650 soon	Thanks Harry but actually you are right, there are certain words that mean other things or used differently here than there. I guess I had better go and at least check out that link Sea2Stars was kind enough to share. I know you guys don't have mean bones in your bodies, at least not on these boards. Actually that is a compliment too considering some of the boards I am on here at aol all it is is a constant bash fest..... this place is a breath of fresh air, trust me. (((Hugs to this group))))

03-04-2007, 01:24 PM	#25
Aprilbeginnings Guru Posts: 632 Karma: 404 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern CA Device: Sony PRS-500 /prs 650 soon	Ah yes, bonk and shag are the same thing........ now the word Shag I knew but I forgot until I looked at that page, LOL.... Bonk - Same meaning as shag. Means to have sex. E.g. "Did you bonk him/her?". Either way, interesting page, LMAO....... I saved it to look at more later <G>