General
west
What does west mean?
Describes something odd, chaotic or that has gone awry.
"Last night was proper west."
Origin
Liverpool slang; related to things going 'west', i.e. wrong or lost.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'west' mean in Scouse?
It describes something odd, chaotic, weird, or gone wrong, as in 'Last night was proper west.'
Where does 'west' come from?
It's Liverpool slang related to the idea of things 'going west', meaning going wrong or getting lost.
How do you use 'west'?
As an adjective for anything that's turned strange or chaotic, often with 'proper' for emphasis.
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