Fun and fascinating world maps have revealed the astonishing variety of nicknames that people have around the world for breasts.
The maps were generated using Reddit posts in each country that referenced slang for ‘boobs’ and ‘breasts’, along with the results of a survey of 2,000 Britons. A world map was then redrawn, with country names supplemented by the slang word its residents use most for bosoms.
According to the survey results, over two-thirds (70 per cent) of Britons use the word ‘boobs’ when describing bosoms, making it the top word in the UK. In second place is the slightly more formal term ‘breasts’, with 54 per cent of the nation using the word. This is followed by the slang word ‘tits’, with 46 per cent of the population using that term. Making up the rest of the top five are ‘boobies’ (38 per cent) and ‘chest’ (33 per cent).
The rest of the top 10 in Briton comprises ‘bust’ (sixth, 31 per cent), ‘titties’ (seventh, 28 per cent), ‘knockers’ (eighth, 25 per cent), ‘melons’ (ninth, 24 per cent) and ‘jugs’ (10th, 21 per cent).
In Europe, the research – by lingerie retailer Pour Moi – reveals that boobs are described as ‘The Roberts’ in France, ‘pitchers’ in Finland, ‘pumpkins’ in Belgium, ‘cabbage’ in Spain, ‘steering wheels’ in Sweden, ‘balloons’ in Poland, ‘pacifiers’ in Portugal and ‘cauldrons’ in Cyprus.
Fun and fascinating world maps have revealed the astonishing variety of nicknames that people have around the world for breasts
In Europe, the research – by lingerie retailer Pour Moi – reveals that boobs are described as ‘The Roberts’ in France, ‘pitchers’ in Finland, ‘pumpkins’ in Belgium, ‘cabbage’ in Spain, ‘steering wheels’ in Sweden, ‘balloons’ in Poland, ‘pacifiers’ in Portugal and ‘cauldrons’ in Cyprus
A number of countries take inspiration from animal names.
Bosoms are ‘goats’ in the Czech Republic, ‘pugs’ in Germany and ‘puppies’ in Latvia.
More unusual objects used to describe breasts were found to be ‘stones’ in Denmark, ‘dice’ in Azerbaijan, ‘bowls’ in Italy and ‘pots’ in Austria.
Americans, meanwhile, often use the word ‘rack’ and Canadians the word ‘honkers’.
In Australia, the term ‘headlights’ can be heard frequently, and in next-door New Zealand they use the word ‘funbags’.
In South Africa, the preferred slang is ‘milk cans’, while in Uruguay it’s ‘coconuts’.
Over in Vietnam, they opt for ‘peaches’.
Americans often use the word ‘rack’ and Canadians the word ‘honkers’
Pour Moi said: ‘There are so many marvellous words we can use to describe our boobs, and in our line of work we’ve heard them all!’
In Australia, the term ‘headlights’ can be heard frequently, and in next-door New Zealand they use the word ‘funbags’
Slang for boobs in South America includes ‘coconuts’, ‘milk storage’ and ‘melons’
‘Pacifiers’, ‘milk cans’ and ‘my titty’ – all slang terms for breasts used in Africa
POPULAR WORDS FOR BOOBS IN BRITON – AND THE ONES THAT GIVE BRITS ‘THE ICK’
TOP 10 MOST POPULAR SLANG WORDS IN UK
1. Boobs (70%)
2. Breasts (54%)
3. Tits (46%)
4. Boobies (38%)
5. Chest (33%)
6. Bust (31%)
7. Titties (28%)
8. Knockers (25%)
9. Melons (24%)
10. Jugs (21%)
TOP 10 MOST UNAPPEALING FOR BRITS
1. Milk Monsters (20%)
2. Spaniel Ears (19%)
3. Honker Honkers (19%)
4. Breasticles (18%)
5. Dog Ears (18%)
6. Fried Eggs (17%)
7. Nunga Nungas (17%)
8. Bazookas (16%)
9. The Mitchell Brothers (16%)
10. Fun Bags (16%)
Source: Pour Moi
Whilst some nicknames might be endearing, there are some words, says Pour Moi, ‘that just end up being incredibly unappealing, giving us the instant “ick” when we hear them’.
Words in this list, drawn up from the UK survey, are ‘milk monsters’ (No.1, 20 per cent), ‘spaniel ears’ (second, 19 per cent), ‘honker honkers’ (third, 19 per cent), ‘breasticles’ (fourth, 18 per cent), ‘dog ears’ (fifth, 18 per cent), ‘fried eggs’ (sixth, 17 per cent), ‘nunga nungas’ (seventh, 17 per cent), ‘bazookas’ (eighth, 16 per cent), ‘the Mitchell Brothers’ (ninth, 16 per cent), and ‘fun bags’ (10th, 16 per cent).
Pour Moi said: ‘As a lingerie brand, we think about boobs a lot. We pride ourselves on creating the best-fitting bras out there, ensuring that you feel comfortable, supported and confident. We know that the key to getting a well-fitting bra is knowing that boobs can come in all sorts of wonderful shapes and sizes – but have you ever thought about all the different names we have for boobs, too?
‘Whether it’s a cute nickname you give to your own breasts or an unusual term of endearment your partner uses for them – there are so many marvellous words we can use to describe our boobs, and in our line of work we’ve heard them all!’
For more, visit www.pourmoi.co.uk/nowtrending/now-trending-what-the-world-calls-boobs-revealed.
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