seppo (n.) seppos (n. pl.)
Derogatory term used by British and especially Australians for all American nationals.
Origins:
1) Short for 'Separatist', i.e. 1776 separation from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
2) Derived from rhyming slang (Septic Tank = Yank).
Derogatory term used by British and especially Australians for all American nationals.
Origins:
1) Short for 'Separatist', i.e. 1776 separation from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
2) Derived from rhyming slang (Septic Tank = Yank).
1) In their country, seppos give tips regardless of the poor service.
2) My grandad was stationed in Pacific with the seppos during the second world war.
3) Person A: I am from Hungary
Person B: Is that even a country? I know that Europe is a country...
Person C (to Person A): Don't worry, she's just another typical seppo.
2) My grandad was stationed in Pacific with the seppos during the second world war.
3) Person A: I am from Hungary
Person B: Is that even a country? I know that Europe is a country...
Person C (to Person A): Don't worry, she's just another typical seppo.
by duck n weave August 08, 2012