Square rig sailors have a whole lexicon of unique terms of art and slang not used outside of that niche and I always thought this was one of those, I’ve only heard other tallship sailors say it. TIL
No it’s definitely around in the South. You have a real hootenanny and things might get away from ya faster than a greased pig so things go all cattywhumpus.
Square rig sailors have a whole lexicon of unique terms of art and slang not used outside of that niche and I always thought this was one of those, I’ve only heard other tallship sailors say it. TIL
No it’s definitely around in the South. You have a real hootenanny and things might get away from ya faster than a greased pig so things go all cattywhumpus.