[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: slang and HP - Reckon

[Kathryn Cawte]

One last slang question, how promenent is the term 'Luv' in
contemporary British language? Based on old movies and Telly shows,
there was a time when everybody called everybody 'Luv'. "Hey luv, pass
the salt.", "Luv, could you bring us another round of ales?", etc...
Just curious.
 
bboy_mn
 
 It tends to be regional. It's very common in and around London, where I
live. (Also annoying as anything, especially when used at the end of *every*
sentence). Where i went to university in the Midlands they tended to use
duck instead (because no one minds being compared to a waddling, web-footed
bird!). Newcastle/Durham way they use pet. Ummm - running dry here, my
mother's ex-boss was from the West Country and he used to refer to everyone
(customers, staff, his bosses, absolutely everyone) as 'my lover'.

Also it's generally used mainly to women, specifically women younger than
you (or that's my experience anyway). Waitresses/barmaids especially but
pretty much any female. Oh and cabbies absolutely adore the word.

K