BBC Only Fools and Horses: Words that weren’t in the dictionary until iconic sitcom was on TV

Only Fools and Horses is loved by fans for so many reasons.

The hilarious lines, great characters and superb setting (of course, in London).

One aspect of the show we often overlook is the important use of language.

And while some of it would be deemed inappropriate today, there are still other words and phrases that have gone down in history.

Mainly from Del Boy’s mouth, of course.

From French phrases to hilarious insults, here are some of the words that weren’t in the dictionary until the iconic sitcom began…

1. Lovely jubbly

Something very good, delightful even. Picture Del Boy rubbing his hands together while using the phrase.

2. Plonker

Idiot, silly person. Usually referring to Rodney.

3. Twonk

Just another word of choice to insult Rodney.

4. Cushty

Means very good, but only if you’re in the East End.

5. Mange Tout

In the French dictionary – ‘to eat’. In the English dictionary – ‘a type of pea’. In Del Boy’s dictionary (not quite as official)- ‘my pleasure’.

He also had a number of other hilarious French phrases, and here’s what they actually mean.

6. Tart

In most minds, this isn’t the nicest word to use about a person. But in the Only Fools and Horses world, it’s ok, because it’s again often used to refer to Rodney.