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Is 'Bunting' a common term?
Noel Canard
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Someone mentioned this somewhere and I had to ask what they meant. They gave me a right look.
So is it a common word to use?
BTW, it was in reference to some decorations.
So is it a common word to use?
BTW, it was in reference to some decorations.
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I'm not surprised you got a funny look: bunting is the stuff strung along a wall, or a roof or anywhere - little triangular pieces of paper etc, sometimes flags, but not always.
As opposed to munting which is something utterly horrific.
I am not sure it's a common word but would be surprised if someone hadn't heard of it. What would you have called the little flags on string?
Er, little paper decorations
It is
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_bunting
...a tad convoluted though,when you can just call it bunting...
But it does sound a bit like a dubious practice at public school.........you can imagine Cameron being sent down from Eton for bunting the first year scholars......:o
For me, the word conjures up scones, Earl Grey and cucumber butties.
:D This made me smile a lot. Perfect answer.
Like aardvark or specious.