Amment

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A mispronunciation of the word "aren't" with a colloquial twist. Often used in conjunction with I, as in "Amment I", when requesting the endorsement of self praise.

In use

Johnny: "I'm a good boy, amment I Mammy?" Mammy: "Anwell ye are Johnny!"

Let Lawrence Muck translate it to posh English for you
Lawrence Muck

Welcome to my humble estate. Would you like me to translate 'Amment' in use for you?

'I am a good boy, am I not, Mother?' 'Indeed you are, Johnny!'

  • AmptaA local abbreviation of aren't I? Used by individuals seeking the endorsement of…
  • WordTo believe or trust what someone says. (Often in the phrase "mark my word" as a warning.)
  • A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.
  • I wanna word witchewTo confront someone, typically as the opening line of an argument.
  • No word of a lieUsed when someone wants to stress that they are not lying. Usually they are!
  • Not a word in CarrickAn expression indicating that something is being done discreetly or kept quiet.