
u-boat, a: a "sub" in a football match
Source: GTH
Ullo dir! Greetings; I am pleased to make your acquaintance.
Source: LS1
ultraviolence (as in "He was so annoyed that his face went all ultraviolence):
a LIverpudlianism for an enraged reaction.
Source: SL
uncle's cards(obsolete): a family euphemism for pledge tickets for pawned
material
Source: MEM
under the arm, to be: to be feeling poorly
Source: LS1
under the counter work: work done for an undeclared income, to
avoid taxes, or other complications of reporting.
SL
Under de lamp(dockers): It's under de lamp--It is payment less than
the rate for the job.
Source: LS1
Unkill. De unkill. My uncle.
Source: LS1
unlucky finger, to be an: to be someone who is always unlucky,
a Jonah.
Source: JML
high jump, to be in for the: (some sort of severe civil penalty)
Source: JML
up in one's nightshirt, to be: to be crazy, nonsensical
SL
up hill, to give someone : to lord it over someone
Source: SL
Up ther shute: in serious trouble
Similar phrases: up ther cooee, up ther drain, up de spout, etc.
Sources: LS2, Moloney
Up ther pole: crazy, irresponsible
Source: LS2
Up der broo (beroo, brow): up the hill
Source: LS1
Up-de-entery eyes. She got up-de-entery eyes. She has a come-hither
look. According to Spiegl, "entery" refers to the narrow alleys typical
of much nineteenth century urban housing, where much of the courtship would
take place.
Source: LS1
Upper Parly. Upper Parliament Street. Spiegl notes a tongue- twister
practiced by Liverpool children: "I'll chase a pup up Upper Parly."
Source: LS1
Urdu. Mind me Urdu! Do not ruffle my coiffure.
Source: LS1
urgent note, to be on: to be on the critical list of a hospital
Source: LS1
Urry-up cart: the "Black Maria" police van.
Source: LS1
Us: I; me.
Source: LS1
Utney: children's leap-frog
Source: ML