Is 'Bunting' a common term?

Noel Canard · 19/10/14 - 18:03

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.

idlewilde · 19/10/14 - 18:05

It's probably only relevant to people old enough to remember the Royal Family related street parties of the past.

pfgpowell · 19/10/14 - 18:06

Noel Canard wrote: »

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.

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.

Frankie_Little · 19/10/14 - 18:07

Yes. Rows of brightly coloured triangular flags, usually hung out at weddings and parties although lots of people have bunting up all year round.

As opposed to munting which is something utterly horrific.

Bex_123 · 19/10/14 - 18:09

Noel Canard wrote: »

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.

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?

Noel Canard · 19/10/14 - 18:10

Bex_123 wrote: »

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

D_Mcd4 · 19/10/14 - 18:12

It is a common enough word, but it is hardly a big deal you did not know what it was so no need for that person's funny look!

Patti-Ann · 19/10/14 - 18:17

If I hadn't heard of it I'd think it was a bird

It is

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_bunting

gomezz · 19/10/14 - 18:19

It is also a type of baseball shot tactically similar to the defensive push into a gap in cricket.

WeeblesWobble · 19/10/14 - 18:19

Emma Bunting of Spice Girls fame?

Takae · 19/10/14 - 18:21

Yes, from years of growing up with summer fetes, a couple of street parties (the Silver Jubilee is my earliest memory), jumble sales, etc.

Frankie_Little · 19/10/14 - 18:22

Patti-Ann wrote: »

If I hadn't heard of it I'd think it was a bird

There is a family of birds called buntings, a bit like sparrows.

cultureman · 19/10/14 - 18:26

It tends to be part of my passive, rather than active, vocabulary.

[Deleted User] · 19/10/14 - 18:29

Noel Canard wrote: »

Er, little paper decorations

...a tad convoluted though,when you can just call it bunting...

swingaleg · 19/10/14 - 18:31

Of course it's normal everyday language........

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

francie · 19/10/14 - 18:45

swingaleg wrote: »

Of course it's normal everyday language........

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.