Wayne’s Word – uncouth

It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone.

If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: #WaynesWord

Today’s word is UNCOUTH.

I used this word at the weekend and remembered how much I loved it.

Uncouth describes someone who is rude, lacking in manners, or socially awkward, it can be someone who behaves in a way that’s considered rough, improper, or just not socially acceptable.

It can also mean crude, unrefined, or uncultured. It is not usually about appearance but more about behaviour, speech, and attitude.

I would never normally order chips at a Chinese restaurant in Sydney, however, in Northern Ireland this is part of the culture. Never have I ever eaten a chip with chopsticks and I did indeed feel a little uncouth, or as least I would have maybe appeared to be uncouth.

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