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sharra
What does sharra mean?
A coach. Specifically the old-school works-outing kind — what a charabanc became when Brummie tongues got hold of it. Still heard from older speakers booking a 'sharra' to Blackpool.
"We're all gerrin on the sharra at eight, so don't be late."
Origin
Clipped from sharrabang, the colloquial spelling of charabanc — French char à bancs, 'carriage with benches'. Common in the early 20th century when works trips rolled out in open-topped coaches.
Frequently asked questions
What does sharra mean?
Sharra means a motor coach — the sort of bus you'd book for a works outing or a day trip to the seaside.
How do you use sharra in a sentence?
"The whole factory's piling onto the sharra for the seaside on Saturday."
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