You Should Be Punting!!

[nrgbeat]

Is the word punter a British expression? I have never heard it used to refer to dancers or club patrons until it's use in these forums. It's a term that seems more approproiate for the football field than the discoteque.

DJ, play something we can punt to.
Honey, let's go out punting tonight.

Just askin'

[QUINNY]

Originally Posted by nrgbeat

Is the word punter a British expression? I have never heard it used to refer to dancers or club patrons until it's use in these forums. It's a term that seems more approproiate for the football field than the discoteque.

DJ, play something we can punt to.
Honey, let's go out punting tonight.

Just askin'

For your edification, I quote from the BBC dictionary of slang:-

"a paying customer or audience member. Essentially, one who is part of the regular classes." More specifically, in certain circles it could also mean a customer of a prostitute, or someone who wagers bets.

It appears that a punter may also be a 'regular Joe', or 'one of the masses' in American slang too?

We have used the term many times before in the discussion forums.

The Quinnmeister IS back!

[eddie]

I've seen that term in the liner notes of British northern soul compilations exclusively. I think the 2 definitions Quinny gave hit the nail on the head. The British has wind screens; and us Americans have wind shields.

And foremost, good to have you back Quinny! I missed you man!!!!