Definitions

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  • proper noun UK, nonstandard South London

Etymologies

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Eye dialect spelling of south, representing the South London accent.

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Examples

  • Other random factoids thereby gleaned: he was in reality a model soldier and probably a teetotaller, and he worked at the British Museum and lived in Sarf London.

    The perceived need for strong female role models Alix Mortimer 2009

  • I listened to the piece with some degree of scepticism (well I am a Kerryman reared, even if my Sarf London optimistic nature occasionally bounds in, ahwight!)

    Daniel K. Sullivan 2009

  • I listened to the piece with some degree of scepticism (well I am a Kerryman reared, even if my Sarf London optimistic nature occasionally bounds in, ahwight!)

    Irish Blogs 2009

  • 15 February 2011 10:45PM mumsnet pin-ups and faux gangstas from the Sarf London hood.

    Brit awards 2011: Take That win best British group 21 years after their debut 2011

  • Here!’ called the youth: black, teenaged, hooded, as all the devil-dog-owners are round our part of Sarf London.

    You Know It Makes Sense 2009

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