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UK locals invent quirky slang for scorching heat

7/15/2026

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  • On 2026-07-14, Claire Whatley of St James, Wiltshire, reported that locals use the word “puthered” to describe feeling overheated.
  • On 2026-07-14, Jan Davinson Beetham of Cumbria said County Durham residents call hot weather “scumfished”.
  • On 2026-07-14, Ian Arnott of Peterborough noted that north-east Scotland people say “I’m fair puggled” when it is hot.