HyperDic: non-u

English > 1 sense of the word non-U:
ADJECTIVEallnon-Unot characteristic of the upper classes especially in language / language use
English > non-U: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningnot characteristic of the upper classes especially in language / language use.
RegionUnited Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great BritainA monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles
Broaderlower-class, low-classOccupying the lowest socioeconomic position in a society
Spanishcoloquial, vulgar

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