Yes, but what does it mean?

A while back I stumbled (via Netflicks) onto Ocean's 11 -- BTW, great movie, and 12, and 13 (just released in theaters). In 11, there was the following quote:

Originally Posted by Basher

Oh, leave it out! You tossers! You had one job to do!

I'm guessing that, due to the accent, Basher is supposed to be descended/originated from England. Toward that end, I'm assuming that this phrase is also an English saying. So, what does the phrase "You tossers" mean? Is this vulgar, or is it just like saying "You idiots!"?

If one of you fine Englanders would give me the answer to this, I'd greatly appreciate it.

For future reference, I wouldn't post what you believe to be a potentially vulgar word on public forums... lol....

If you really want to know, check wikipedia.

I can't accept that somene needing to find a meaning of a vulgarity would go to Cboards before google.

Originally Posted by indigo0086

I can't accept that somene needing to find a meaning of a vulgarity would go to Cboards before google.

You assume too much.

Someone get queatrix to post a poll about this

Originally Posted by Govtcheez

Someone get queatrix to post a poll about this

Can we hijack this topic and have a political debate?

Yeah, the UK has a new prime minister today.
Unfortunately, it's the arse end of the same pantomime horse.

Originally Posted by MacGyver

Can we hijack this topic and have a political debate?

Sure, I don't mind. . . What type of debate would you like?

Originally Posted by Salem

Yeah, the UK has a new prime minister today.
Unfortunately, it's the arse end of the same pantomime horse.

Why don't you guys kick the royals out? We did that and we're way better than the UK now.

Hell, I bet Prince Charles can't even throw a punch.

Originally Posted by Salem

Yeah, the UK has a new prime minister today.
Unfortunately, it's the arse end of the same pantomime horse.

Salem, are you one of the Tories?

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Tosser \Toss"er\, n.
Ohe who tosser. --J. Fletcher.

Best definition ever.

Here:
http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/t.htm

Or here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tosser

> We did that and we're way better than the UK now.
Do you have a new president as well?
Cos I'd be interested in your definition of "better" if you've still got "dubya"

> Why don't you guys kick the royals out?
I could put them on ebay to see who wants them.

> Salem, are you one of the Tories?
At the moment, it's like choosing between "suffocation" and "poisoning".

> Cos I'd be interested in your definition of "better" if you've still got "dubya"

We have better soccer. Also we basically perfected music. The Stones, the Who, the Beatles, etc. It doesn't get any better than that.

> I could put them on ebay to see who wants them.

Serious question: does anyone actually give a crap about them besides the tabloids? When the Queen was here a couple months ago I couldn't go anywhere without hearing about her being at the Kentucky Derby and it drove me crazy.

Originally Posted by hk_mp5kpdw

Here:
http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/t.htm

Or here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tosser

Again, herein lies my problem. Is it vulgar in Europe, or is it just like saying you idiot? The wiki article I had already found and it didn't really help me that much. The peevish one I hadn't seen, but which is the authority?

Reason being -- I don't use vulgar language, but I liked that expression and I have picked it up. I'll drop it in a heartbeat, however, if it is vulgar in _ANY_ part of the world.

Thanks for the links, however!