18 definitions by Paul Foxton
The most immense and Brillant Part of Portsmouth, full of Legends, Hilsea is a genarally an awsome place. It has top quality council housing and the greatest community centre in Pompey, until recently Hilsea was home to the last remaining commercial grass runway airport in the United Kingdom, Hilsea also has the Green Posts the best Boozer in Pompey and Hilsea Lido the best swimming bath In Europe
by Paul Foxton September 9, 2021
The most immense and Brillant Part of Portsmouth, full of Legends, Hilsea is a genarally an awsome place. It has top quality council housing and the greatest community centre in Pompey, until recently Hilsea was home to the last remaining commercial grass runway airport in the United Kingdom, Hilsea also has the Green Posts the best Boozer in Pompey and Hilsea Lido the best swimming bath In Europe
by Paul Foxton September 9, 2021
Skate is an abusive term originating from Portsmouth's civilian population, a dismissive one aimed at Royal Navy sailors based in the city, People from Portsmouth have been calling Sailors Skates since the mid 19th century.
A Pompey Fan would say "I hate those Skates taking over Spice island, Skates are not welcome in Portsmouth"
by Paul Foxton September 6, 2021
Skates are sailors based in Portsmouth Dockyard and other Royal Navy establishments, The Term Skate is a Slang Term used by The civilian population of Portsmouth to describe Sailors, Skates are usually very unwelcome in Portsmouth
Somebody From Portsmouth Would say "Don't talk to the Skates down at the naval base, they are dirty Northern Skate Bastards I think 2 of them are from Leeds"
by Paul Foxton September 6, 2021