Unusual or unexpected names you or your relatives have for (everyday) objects

[6Foot2]

I found out recently that my MIL calls butter or margarine "scrape"

 

* This probably comes from her mother (and others) giving it that name war and post war during rationing. Butter and margarine were scarce and had to be used sparingly. . A "scrape" implies using just a thin layer, often barely enough to cover the bread, rather than a thick spread. This practice became ingrained during times when even small amounts of butter or margarine were considered precious. Over time, "scrape" became a colloquial term meaning to apply just a small amount, reflecting both the frugality and care of that era.

[Sibrows]

I take great delight in using the wrong names for things. Two of my favorites;

The thing greeting - microwave

Vertical cleaning - washing up

[sigma]

I found out recently that my MIL calls butter or margarine "scrape"

 

* This probably comes from her mother (and others) giving it that name war and post war during rationing. Butter and margarine were scarce and had to be used sparingly. . A "scrape" implies using just a thin layer, often barely enough to cover the bread, rather than a thick spread. This practice became ingrained during times when even small amounts of butter or margarine were considered precious. Over time, "scrape" became a colloquial term meaning to apply just a small amount, reflecting both the frugality and care of that era.

 

My Dad used to complain about “bread and scrape” when my Mum didn’t put enough butter on.

 

My parents had their formative years during “the war” and it shaped the rest of their lives.

[smurfomatic]

A bit like the phrase having "bread and pullet" for dinner - you have a piece of bread, and pull it...