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"Anorak" /ˈænəræk/ is a British slang term which refers to a person who has a very strong interest, perhaps obsessive, in niche subjects. This interest

Sexual intercourse (also coitus or copulation) is sexual activity involving the insertion and thrusting of the male penis inside the female vagina for

is the female companion of a male professional criminal. "Gun" was British slang for thief, derived from Yiddish ganef, from the Hebrew gannāb (גנב)

literature aimed at schoolboys. In the title, "ripping" is a chiefly British slang colloquialism for "exciting" or "thrilling", with "yarn" used in the

offered for sale at £3.5 million. The village shares its name with the British slang for the glans penis. Pevsner, N. (1968), The Buildings of England: Worcestershire

from 1984 to 2010. The show, whose name is derived from "old bill"—a British slang term for police officers—was unusual among police dramas in that it

the particle-size of coal dust is frequently measured in mesh. The British slang term for cheap fuel consisting of coal dust (slack) containing small

"twitchel", a dialect term for a narrow passage. The twentieth-century British slang verb twat, meaning 'to hit, whack', is probably an unrelated homonym

incorporates at times Shakespearean vocabulary, archaic syntax, and modern British slang, and obscure cultural terms relating to medieval life, which are explained

who perpetrate it: these usages subsequently filtered into general British slang. Any unauthorised taking of a car is likely to cause distress and can

the Sex Pistols single "Anarchy in the U.K." and, self-mockingly, the British slang term anorak (a person with unfathomable interest in arcane, detailed

story collection featuring the character. The title is taken from the British slang term "boodle" meaning bribery, stolen goods or loot (it is also a term

acceptance, or transfer of value in exchange for official action." Bung is British slang for a bribe. Gifts of money or other items of value that are otherwise

In British slang, a "jam sandwich" or "jam butty" is a police car with a red stripe applied to the side. The term "jam sandwich" came into common use

traditional breakfast that used to be served in British prisons, and a 1950s British slang term for a prison sentence. Porridge was critically acclaimed and is

work for CBBC, MTV, BET International and his own YouTube web show British Slang With Eman Kellam. Olaniyan was born and raised in South London, to parents

In British slang, a booze cruise is a brief trip from Britain to France or Belgium with the intent of taking advantage of lower prices, and buying personal

emotional and intellectual subject matter. The title is said to be a British slang term for a mildly disturbed person, as in "that guy has a few chairs

2006 by Transmit Sound/Legacy Recordings. Their name comes from a British slang term for a harmonica. The songs that would become Death Songs for the

launched a clothing brand titled "Stay Dench" based on his popular British slang phrases. In 2000, Lethal Bizzle formed the grime collective More Fire

wine, sugar, and various spices, and then distilling. The names, both British slang, have been linked with the Romani word rum, meaning "strong" or "potent

– postal workers 'sort' mail for delivery and "sorted" is a common British slang word for accomplishment or good order. Producer Steve Lightfoot said

most sought-after fungus after truffles. "Cockle to a penny bun" is British slang for racing odds of 10 to 1. List of buns  Food portal Randal W. Oulton

disparagingly referred to as "shisers", meaning "worthless people" in British slang, which in turn was originally derived from the German "Scheißer". Various

13-part series for Vertigo. The title refers both to the police (in British slang) and to pornography (in which Morrison "immersed" themselves while "researching"

Originally launched in 2001, it was relaunched in 2012. Dosh is a British slang term for money. The concept of the website is based on Where's George

book's title comes from the informal phrase "a quick one", which is British slang for an alcoholic drink consumed quickly. All the stories in the collection

Chestnut is a British slang term for an old joke, often as old chestnut. The term is also used for a piece of music in the repertoire that has grown stale

fans, with over 1,000 shirts selling in the space of a few weeks. The British slang word wanker "one who masturbates", sounds like Wanka when said with

educated young people wearing hip-hop clothing, roughly similar to the British slang term chav for sportswear. in 2017, the Jejemon are also called "hypebeasts"

2017. Bernstein, Jonathan (2012). Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang. Canongate. ISBN 978-0857869456. Roach, Martin; Snowball, Ian; McKenna

British slang for a loutish, uncultured person

it) due to its two syllables in written appearance. The first is a British slang term for masturbation and the second may be delivered in speech as a

it was published under the title Aliens Stole My Dad, as 'snout' is British slang for tobacco The Search For Snout picks up where the previous book left

shortened just to 'Harry', is Cockney rhyming slang for "spunk" (a British slang term for semen) and 'boat race', or just 'boat', is rhyming slang for

found in many languages Oi (interjection), sometimes spelled "oy", a British slang interjection used to get someone's attention Uk (Оу оу), a cyrillic

(archaic bilaiti), referring exclusively to Britain and British-made. The British slang term blighty derives from this word, via the fact that the foreign British

may refer to: Dirt, unclean matter Police officer, a pejorative in British slang Filth (film), a 2013 film based on the novel Filth, an alternative title

playback online The Septic's Companion: A British Slang Dictionary – an online dictionary of British slang, viewable alphabetically or by category British

advanced society. Akiba-kei and Otaku, Japanese slang Anorak and boffin, British slang Battleboarding Dweeb Furry Gamer Gamer girl Geek Code Geek girl Geek

claim derivation from the Scottish name for river gravel, chad, or the British slang for louse, chat.[citation needed] When a chad is not fully detached

playing the song, making reference to Townshend being a "poof" (gay in British slang). "Thank you, Peter. Only lousy sod who wouldn't wear the silver suit

Warner Animation Group, a corporate division of Warner Bros. WAGs, a British slang/journalese acronym for 'wives and girlfriends' Wild-Ass Guess, American

the Pakistan Command and Staff College). It is also the source of the British slang noun doolally tap, loosely meaning "camp fever", and referring to the

soldier The Story of G.I. Joe (1945 film) Tommy Atkins (soldier) – British slang for a common soldier "G.I. Definition from CollinsDictionary.com". Collins

synonymous with the insult tosser. The terms wank and wanker originated in British slang during the late 19th and early 20th century. In modern usage, it is

phrase "speak softly shop", meaning a "smuggler's house", appeared in a British slang dictionary published in 1823. The similar phrase "speak easy shop",

exploiting the person financially, physically or sexually. "Mate" (British slang for 'friend') crime perpetrators take advantage of the isolation and

century. In the early 20th century "yo" was used in lower middle class British slang as a "declaration of admiration... to the softer sex by the sterner"

one bearing the legend Tickle Cock. Gropecunt Lane "Monkey run" was a British slang term for streets "where groups of young people paraded up and down,

in response, supporters of Thatcher were referred to as "dries". In British slang, "wet" meant weak, "inept, ineffectual, effete". Thatcher coined the

September 3, 2004". The Word Detective. Retrieved 2022-04-07. ..."wonga" is British slang for "money," drawn from the word for "coal" in Romany, the language

panels on the weekly TV Asahi quiz show Panel Quiz Attack 25. Pony (British slang for £25) List of highways numbered 25 Wikimedia Commons has media related

issued between 1937 and 1952 had a design of thrift on the reverse. In British slang, thrifty means to have bought a lot for very little money and the phrase

participant in erotic asphyxiation Gasper, a marijuana cigarette Gasper, British slang for a type of high tar cigarette, such as: Woodbine (cigarette) Gauloises

Ono claimed copyright, giving "King Kong" the new title "Jam Rag" (British slang for tampon). Side one "Woman Is the Nigger of the World" – 5:15 "Sisters

as a British and American slang term. "To hand someone a lemon" in British slang dated 1906 was "to pass off a sub-standard article as a good one"; in

person who drinks alcohol, especially one who drinks to excess Pub, in British slang Boozer (surname), a surname Boozer Pitts, (1893–1971), American football

Blue-Eyed Soul Sound c.1965 to 1967. The name Mauds was a play on the 1960s British slang expression "mod", which meant modern. Bill Durling went off to college

Boffin is a British slang term for a scientist. It may also refer to: Boffins, an Australian children's television series. Boffin (computer game), computer

receiving owing to the station's overly intellectual programming. In 1930s British slang, the acronym "NBG" stood for "no bloody good". The character played

country dance Chestnut (film), a 2023 American drama Chestnut (joke), British slang for an old or stale joke, or a piece of music that has gone stale "Chestnut"

named the label after the 1981 Rod Stewart song "Young Turks" and a British slang term for rebellious youth, but had been unaware of the early 20th century

British sitcom dealing with two young women in Liverpool, a play on the British slang term "bird" meaning a young woman. The crest of Sir Paul McCartney is

Pistols' endeavours were now finished, futile and pointless; and the British slang use of 'flogging' to mean 'selling' - i.e. the Pistols' management,

about the origin of the name "rummy" exist. Some attribute it to the British slang word rum, meaning odd, strange, or queer. Others say the origin lies

Chambers Harrap Publishers acquired the rights to publish the renowned British slang lexicographer Jonathon Green's Slang Dictionary as Chambers Slang Dictionary

feminizations of the English words five and ten, but may also be remnants of British slang words 'fiver' and 'tenner' for five and ten pound notes respectively

programme; and "beat" based on the phrase "the bobby's beat" ("bobby" being British slang for a police officer (from Robert Peel)). Each episode's set of storylines

oil industry Tesco Organisation, a German record label Tesco Town, British slang for an area where there is a dominant supermarket arguably stifling

Scotland with detectives). Nick Police station (British slang). Nicked To be arrested (British slang). Noddies. New Jack A rookie police officer; used

"brother"). Other Romani words in general British slang are gadgie (man), shiv or chiv (knife). Urban British slang shows an increasing level of Romani influence

three of these films. Jack, Steve and Goat are East End London "spivs" (British slang for a black marketeer) who spend their days wheeling and dealing whenever

free ad-supported streaming service titled Brollie (taken from the British slang term for Umbrella). As a premium 'all rights' licensor, Umbrella Entertainment

There are many terms for clients, including whoremonger, sex-buyer, British slang such as punter, terms for those in a vehicle such as kerb crawler, as

perhaps originally U.S. student slang". In the late 19th century in British slang, "cheesy" meant "fine, showy"; this use is attested to in the 1850s

term for Pacific Islanders, especially Samoans/Hawaiians Moke (slang), British slang for a donkey Mini Moke, utility vehicle produced by the British Motor

British slang term

yelling away at the top of my voice." - Lemmy. The title of the song is British slang for a speed freak. The lyrics were explained by Lemmy: The six thousand

anagram of kopek, the Russian equivalent of a cent. Operation is a British slang term for a swindle. The title of The Ribos Operation means something

series of raids during the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Australian & British slang for blood, such as from a sports injury A player or supporter of Burnley

Horses. It was full to overflowing. Iron Foot Jack Simon Edy Fag is British slang for "cigarette". "Pamela Jennings", The Daily Telegraph, London, 22

even has the same three-wheeled chassis. His name is derived from the British slang word for police officers. He is the only Wheeler who can fly. Dozer

RAF slang term for an airplane crash an Australian, New Zealand and British slang for a minor traffic accident Ernie Prang, a character in the Harry Potter

London. The phrase "the doughnut in granny's greenhouse" is obscure British slang for the lavatory. The band first heard it when Michael Palin told them

USD $10 bill Toonie – Canadian two dollar coin Two bits Wad Wonga – British slang Conto – Brazilian Real Pau – Brazilian Real Pila – Brazilian Real Numismatics

a person is arrested Mug, an American slang term for the face Mug, British slang term for cuckold e.g., as used in Parade's End Metric slug, or Mug a

American Dictionary. The Septic's Companion: A British Slang Dictionary An online dictionary of British slang, viewable alphabetically or by category.

Full Monty (TV series), a follow-up to the 1997 film The full monty, a British slang phrase This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title

a luxury product. In fact, in the 18th century the word plum became British slang for a large pile of money or a bribe. In his Compleat History of Drugs

"voice" between the two fricatives, leading audiences familiar with British slang to hear "Don't you love arse?", misinterpreting the lyric or at the

using any materials at hand, such as standard farm fencing wire. In British slang, bodge and bodging refer to doing a job serviceably but inelegantly

hobby of stuffing birds literalizes the British slang expression for sex, "stuffing birds", bird being British slang for a desirable woman. Robert Allan suggests

Board Bob Woolmer, English cricketer whose nickname is Woollie Woolly, British slang for a sweater Worshipful Company of Woolmen This disambiguation page

culture, the exclamation mark is called "bang", "shriek", or, in the British slang known as Commonwealth Hackish, "pling". For example, the password communicated

reluctant drops of oil". The modern fish-and-chip shop ("chippy" in modern British slang) originated in the United Kingdom, although outlets selling fried food

be controversial. When asked why he called the new software, 'git', British slang meaning 'a rotten person', he said. 'I'm an egotistical bastard, so

penny, beginning with the Great Exhibition of 1851. "Tuppence" - Old British slang word for ‘vagina’. In 1936 U.S. shoemaker G.H. Bass & Co. introduced

There have been various other theories: It is often connected to the British slang adjective "rum", meaning "high quality", and indeed the collocation

subsequently falling out of love, wrapped around the imagery of a "lilo", British slang for a personal flotation device. Bain later asked Hackman to appear

and Arabic. Cursing Ahmed and Salim use American and British slang when cursing. The British slang-word "wanker" is one of their favourite curse words

(Switzerland) Rhino, a scraping tool used in firefighting Rhino, a British slang term for money Rhino-, the Greek prefix referring to the nose, such

airman had committed an error or infraction; the term was a reference to British slang terms for inattentiveness (i.e. "pull your finger out (of your bum)")

a spoof charity, Nonce Sense, (pronounced "nonsense"—"nonce" being British slang for people convicted or suspected of molestation or sexual crimes),

idea for the game began with the name, which is a pun on "goolies", a British slang term for "testicles". According to designer Gregg Mayles, the name of

(also lists dialectal and non-English equivalents) Bodging, bodge, British slang for a kludge Jugaad, an Indian equivalent term (also more specifically

when referring to an individual Screw loose "(has a) screw loose", a British slang term that originally meant eccentric, neurotic or slightly mentally

understand for American viewers unfamiliar with Scottish slang and British slang in general. PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, the company responsible for

aesthetic elements from the setting's period such as vehicles, and British slang ("Busted", the title used for being arrested, is replaced with the British

glad-eye in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The Glad Eye may refer to: a British slang expression. According to the Cambridge University Press, to give someone

word "slobo" was a mistranslation by the band, who meant to use the British slang word "sloane". After Warner Sweden declined to exercise their option

saying that he was going to "destroy" America, which is described as British slang for partying and having a good time. But the United States Department

[citation needed] In this capacity, it has even become an American and British slang term: saying "/təˈmeɪtoʊ təˈmɑːtoʊ/" when presented with two choices

Szczekociny, 2012 – Bad Aibling, 2016 – Thessaly, 2023 Ding-ding, and away, British slang for a guard incorrectly giving permission to a driver to start away

Manc McManx, Bucky's cousin from Manchester, England. Mac speaks in British slang and is an ardent supporter of Manchester City Football Club. Mac's father

considering his other viewing options. The only profanity is some mild British slang." The film premiered at the 2004 Toronto International Film Festival

All Knowing: The creator of OASIS. His avatar's name is based on a British slang term for an obsessive geek. His character was initially inspired by

under the new name The Reel Monty. The film features frequent use of British slang, and in particular Sheffielder dialect. The film's title is a phrase

blocking most of the letters so the sign appears to read "I am bent" (British slang that in this context means corrupt) as she is filmed and photographed

others – such as suggesting "tell 'em that if you shove your willy [British slang term for a penis] up someone's bum you're going to catch more than a

the English regional dialects. Dialogue was also changed to remove British slang and some strong language was removed. For example, the British term

of language is somewhat unusual, creating an amalgamation of common British slang, neologisms (often created by adding faux-Latin suffixes to everyday

which is a play on "blockbuster" and the verb "to bonk", which is British slang for sexual intercourse. In 2002 the Oxford English Dictionary recognized

Australia together earlier that year. The phrase "Jack the Lad" is British slang for a "flashy, cocksure young man". The phrase may have its origins

song ends with the shouted phrase "Johnny Johnny!", johnny being a British slang term for a condom. The version of "White Riot" featured on the album

star Amy Childs". List of EastEnders characters (2011) Notes Modern British slang for a person who is "silly, clumsy, eccentric", a merging of the words

a debtor's entrance in Stoney Street. This prison gave rise to the British slang term for being incarcerated in any prison, hence "in the clink". Its

down as though masturbating. The gesture has the same meaning as the British slang insult, "wanker", or might indicate a failure or waste in other countries

the UK, White began referring to himself as "Three Quid"—"quid" being British slang for pound sterling. He maintains an aesthetic that he says challenges

from other areas such as South Asia and West Africa. Distinctive Black British slang did not become widely visible until the 1970s. The popularity of Jamaican

blooper in the UK in the period when it was transmitted, since the British slang word for buttocks is arse, pronounced quite differently. It is only

individual who believed he had heard the toy saying "prick" - rude British slang for an annoying person - instead. A smaller version of the soft toy

modern version of the game and its current name bingo are unclear. Early British slang records bingo as... "A customs officer's term, the triumphal cry employed

Champion, "Willie" is changed to "William" because the former is a British slang term for "penis." In 1961, this song was recorded and extensively performed

rufous, a reddish-brown color) has been used in both Australian and British slang to refer to red-headed people. In November 2008, social networking website

can be significantly higher. The word "anchor" is sometimes used as British slang for the brakes on a car. The earliest anchors were probably rocks, and

Dictionary. Hawthorn, Jeremy (2005). "The Use of 'Coon' in Conrad: British Slang or Racist Slur?". The Conradian. 30 (1): 113. JSTOR 20873542. In his

now largely abandoned. Cigarettes are sometimes also called a fag in British slang. The first patented cigarette-making machine was invented by Juan Nepomuceno

The Broken Sword Dimond originated the term 'chestnut', now a common British slang term for an old joke, often as 'old chestnut'. In his play one character

hurdle the stumps, it was because he had failed to "get his leg over" (a British slang term meaning to have sex; Botham's sexual exploits had attracted national

entertaining, Jones has been compared to a 'rum gagger' (19th century British slang for a man who got money or drinks by telling fraudulent tales of supposed

Jonathan Bernstein (30 July 2012). Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang. Canongate Books. pp. 12–. ISBN 978-0-85786-945-6. Retrieved 4 March

published in The New Yorker. Originally a hunting term. Originally a British slang term for a quadruple amputee during World War I. The origin is unclear;

Macau, where they were also used as police cars. "Moke" is archaic British slang for a donkey. A pick-up truck (technically a coupé utility by definition[citation

19th-century British slang term

Kingdom portrayed as either incredibly posh or hooligan-like, and use British slang with multiple regional accents. The main objective for the player is

description of the meaning of each treatment and convention. Biltcliffe coup (British slang) A sarcastic term applied to a poor result as a consequence of four

servings being passed off for food". The term hash was used as an old British slang for "bad food". Hashing ceased after the Invasion of Malaya during World

Halloween took titular and visual inspiration from an old, open sewers era, British slang, for used tampons and tissue floating in a sewer, slang still in use

their away kit is all red, but also has non-detachable sleeves Giro, a British slang name for a welfare cheque Scalextric, a slot car racing game Subbuteo

their hair cut as children. The line "Four of fish and finger pies" is British slang. "A four of fish" refers to fourpennyworth of fish and chips, while

usage in air traffic radio parlance by 1950.[citation needed] Current British slang includes the word as a verb to mean sexual intercourse, i.e., "took

"Tonal" – Sneakers in a single color, as in monotone. "Trainers" – British slang for sneakers "Unauthorized / unauthorised" – counterfeit "VNDS" – Very

to the colloquial term for prison, similarly to the noun "nick" in British slang. Original quote: "Pomyślałem sobie, że ponieważ tak szczęśliwie poukładało

the player selects Joe Talbot to play against "Barry Biffa", which is British slang for a person obsessed with sports (a jock or bro in United States culture)

spelling differences Map of US English dialects The Septic's Companion: A British Slang Dictionary American English, is it really different? Selected Vocabulary

"ARSE" (an acronym for Animal Research, Scientific and Experimental, and British slang for buttocks) was based on the remote hill farm of Lawson Park, now

housing durability, and security of tenure It is thought that slum is a British slang word from the East End of London meaning "room", which evolved to "back

Disturb (2016) Notes "Six Bob" referred to the price of tickets and was British slang for six shillings, equivalent to £5 in 2023 Citations Ankeny, Jason

Brought Out--Nurses Take the Stand. Made Use of Woman's Wiles. Turns to British Slang. Finds Excuse for Juror. DANCE NOT IN HEART, MRS. DESAULLES SAYS Always

always wearing a Union Jack tank top, and peppering her vocabulary with British slang. She has strong knowledge about zombie movies, which proves invaluable

seemingly anything and enjoys chasing postmen. His name comes from the British slang for teeth (gnashers), which in turn comes from the French ganache meaning

phallic: Tero Nuppi, referring to terska (the Finnish equivalent of the British slang "knob"). Esa Nahka, referring to esinahka, the Finnish word for foreskin

the script or voice acting, which are wacky, stuffed with puns and British slang and of wildly variable quality". She concluded that "unlike the glossy

birth name was William Henry Pratt, and can also be understood as the British slang term "prat", describing a person of arrogant stupidity. Spike is one

of his friends in a 1928 silent slapstick movie called Blue Bottles (British slang for police) which used innovative special effects. The stars were Charles

he fit the common stereotype of a scientist-engineer-inventor: in British slang, a "boffin". This was part of the British approach to encouraging innovative

be integrated with BASIC. The name of the software is a reference to British slang, meaning simple or trivial. The Memotech supported "virtual screens"

most wealthy and envied member of the Club, his nickname "Oofy" is British slang for "wealthy". Oofy Prosser appears briefly in several episodes of the

Terry's as being a "comely Richard" (i.e. Richard the Third = bird, a British slang term for "girl"). The "bird" meaning was also used by Ronnie Barker

unknown; it may come from an insult for unpleasant old women, or from British slang for a student that does errands for their superior. The word fuck did

≈ 0.645 clo 1 clo = 1.55 togs The name comes from the word "togs", British slang for clothes. Other factors that influence the clothing insulation are

Richard Rollison, is an aristocrat and an amateur sleuth. ("Toff" is a British slang expression for an aristocrat.) During World War II, he created the character

was recorded entirely in London. Its title track is inspired by the British slang of being a 'party queen' - someone who is partying hard and looks to

term soccer with regard to association football. Originally seen as a British slang term for "association", the use of soccer began appearing in the late

"wonga". Quid (singular and plural) is used for pound sterling or £, in British slang. It is thought to derive from the Latin phrase "quid pro quo". A pound

its way into Mad on several occasions in the 1950s; this was dated British slang meaning "It's madness to bribe a policeman with counterfeit money."

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Heat after the drug. The Pulp song "Sorted for E's & Wizz" refers to British slang terms for ecstasy and amphetamines. English gothic rock band The Sisters

total of 1.9 million searches for the word jubilee was made on Google. British slang "Platty Joobs" also became a trend online for the Platinum Jubilee.

in the expression o anel de couro (the leather ring). "Ring" is also British slang for "anus". A more seemly Latin word for the backside was clūnēs (singular

ISBN 978-0-19-515704-8. The Septic's Companion: A British Slang Dictionary – an online dictionary of British slang, viewable alphabetically or by category

to the Kirsty MacColl song. the expression "a big girl's blouse" is British slang for a wimp, and an affectionate parody of the late Anne McCaffery's

"Book review: Treacle Walker is a confusing mix of Cheshire dialect and British slang | The Straits Times". The Straits Times. Archived from the original

2012. Bernstein, Jonathan (2006). Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang. Canongate U.S. p. 65. ISBN 978-1-55584-794-4. Retrieved 4 August 2012

who catches it to say nothing but "Eeee-yakkaboo!". Lurgy has become British slang for "fictional disease du jour". Macrovirus Star Trek: Voyager An airborne

(pronounced [sɔkɶːʁ], [sɔkaœ̯ʁ], [sɒkɚ]) Association football Originally British slang for association football (see Oxford "-er"), but now generally considered

Brown: The Peanuts Movie The Peanuts Movie* TV series Spooks* MI-5 In British slang, "spooks" are spies; in the US "spook" is an offensive term for African

defendant's confession until his trial had begun. "Supergrass" is a British slang term for an informant who turns King's evidence, often in return for

O'Brien in the 1994 American coming-of-age comedy-drama movie My Girl 2 British slang for stealing Nickelodeon, commonly shortened to "Nick" "Nick", police

consumption of fiber, comparing them to dehydrated prunes. Young fogey: A British slang term referring to conservatively dressed, young preppy men. Yuppie:

Beatles played in Hamburg early in their musical career, and a "ride" was British slang for having sex. Gaby Whitehill and Andrew Trendall of Gigwise have interpreted