Sorry if I offended anybody, espe. He didn't know the term and thought I'd spelt losser (sic) wrongly. I thought I'd kindly point out that I meant something a little stronger.

On hindsight maybe my actions were those of somebody his age and I hang my head in shame. :o

Some phrases do indeed have a different meaning depending on which side of the Atlantic you are on. When my wife required an early morning call in a Florida hotel, neither of us knew quite why everybody behind the desk was having difficulty keeping a straight face. All she did was ask if the man would knock her up in the morning?

Anyway, you're right, Cali, re the terminology. Next time I will just call him a wanker to avoid confusion.