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TIL Where the word "scupper" comes from (sopuli.xyz)
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[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Are people using the word scupper now? Have I missed a new slang?

[–] teawrecks@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 years ago

I have never in my life heard anyone use the term "scupper".

[–] hellfire103@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's a Bri'ish thing, innit bruv.