of british origin:

noun: an extremely painful infection of the big toe. Symptoms include oozing pus, purplish/red discolouration, a pungent odor and acute sensitivity to touch.

adverb: describing a painful and disgusting experience.
When Johnny picked his nose and ate it, it was a sobering and sillito reality check for those who were there.
by wordplaywithyou June 9, 2009
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