We all know Liverpool is a pretty special place, with an iconic accent and unique dialect. And, you best believe we’ve got some of the funniest and best insults around.
However, if you’re not from the area, you probably have no idea that you’re even being insulted. If someone called you a ‘beaut’ in a different city it might mean something great, but over here we use it to refer to idiotic people.
We asked LiverpoolWorld readers for their favourite insults that are unique to Liverpool and you didn’t disappoint. From phrases you probably heard your granddad use, to some more unique and modern put downs, here are some of the most iconic Scouse insults, guaranteed to confuse an outsider.
We asked LiverpoolWorld readers for their favourite insults that are unique to Liverpool and you didn’t disappoint. From phrases you probably heard your granddad use, to some more unique and modern put downs, here are some of the most iconic Scouse insults, guaranteed to confuse an outsider.
![You know the fella who makes the dog out of sand by the Albert Dock? This is basically suggesting that’s your dad. We don’t know why it’s so funny but it just is.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/08/14/13/Sand+sculpture+on+a+beach.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Yer da makes sand dogs
You know the fella who makes the dog out of sand by the Albert Dock? This is basically suggesting that’s your dad. We don’t know why it’s so funny but it just is. | Jenny Thompson/stock.adobePhoto: Jenny Thompson/stock.adobe
![Usually used to call someone annoying or idiotic, my best friend calls me a ‘ming’ every time I apologise without needing to.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/06/29/14/newFile-10.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Ming
Usually used to call someone annoying or idiotic, my best friend calls me a ‘ming’ every time I apologise without needing to. | deagreez - stock.adobe.comPhoto: deagreez - stock.adobe.com
![A casey is an old leather football. Having a face like a burst one means you’re angry, sour looking or in a mood.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2022/09/13/12/newFile-8.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Face like a popped casey
A casey is an old leather football. Having a face like a burst one means you’re angry, sour looking or in a mood. | timltv - stock.adobe.comPhoto: timltv - stock.adobe.com
![A bag’ed is usually used to refer to someone who takes drugs, but people may use it as a self-insult too - ‘I look like a right bag’ed today'](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/06/29/14/newFile-5.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Bag’ed
A bag’ed is usually used to refer to someone who takes drugs, but people may use it as a self-insult too - ‘I look like a right bag’ed today' | devenorr - stock.adobe.comPhoto: devenorr - stock.adobe.com