Matt Windle poet's definitions

Prupil

a person who is taught at a Pupil Referral Unit, also known as a PRU school.

"I'm a former prupil of that referral unit."

by Matt Windle poet October 17, 2020

Shotblock

/kɒkblɒk/

a term used for an action, intentional or not, that prevents someone from taking a photo. Such behaviour is often accidental or inadvertent but it is also intentionally done for humour between friends.

"I tried to get a good photo of us all but that guy kept shotblocking us."

by Matt Windle poet February 20, 2021

Prefriend

/prɪˈfrɛnd/

to make it appear that a person has a bond of mutual affection with another despite an ulterior motive being at play. Especially to gain revenge and inside knowledge for personal or professional reasons.

She thought that they were besties but he was prefriending the whole time.

by Matt Windle poet February 26, 2021

Crile

/crʌɪl/
form one's features into a sad, disappointed or unhappy expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned downwards. A sad face without a frown or tears.

"The disappointment of not getting their own way caused their face to crile."

"After reading a nasty message, their face criled for the remainder of the day."

"Turn that crile, into a smile!"

by Matt Windle poet October 10, 2020

Strainful

/streɪnfʊl,ˈstreɪnf(ə)l/

A sensation of discomfort - rather than pain - felt in the muscles when making a great effort.

"I didn't hurt myself in that yoga class but some of the positions were strainful"

by Matt Windle poet January 10, 2021

Strab

/strab/

to open heavily taped packaging by puncturing and dragging (something sharp) through it.

"This Amazon parcel is so tightly sealed. Pass me the scissors, please, so that I can strab it open."

by Matt Windle poet March 13, 2021

Uncoin

/ˈʌn'kɔɪn/

1. when a once common word becomes archaic and obsolete.

2. goes out of fashion.

"The word 'gringles' was uncoined during the twentieth century."

by Matt Windle poet February 24, 2021