Alex Quantashassle's definitions

the eternal grunt

What radiation poisoning is known as in certain Russian towns where the whole population is contaminated.

Don't assume that this is unique to Russia. America has the same problems, but American townies aren't guite poetic enough to come up with a similar phrase, so they just refer to it by it's medical name.

by Alex Quantashassle July 5, 2005

all mod cons

Noun. All the fixtures and fittings necessary and expected - an abb. of all modern conveniences. {British Informal}

"Hey Brent, I just bought a new 'mobile on the weekend."
"Oh really, Julie? Does it have the all mod cons?"

by Alex Quantashassle February 12, 2005

any road

Adv. Synonym of 'anyway'. Also spelt anyroad. Northern British use

"Anyroad, did you see the old codger with the speckled bangers? Blimey!"

by Alex Quantashassle April 11, 2005

arrows

Noun. Darts, the equipment and the game itself.

"Lets go down to the pub, down a coupla lagers, and play a few lotsa arrows!"

by Alex Quantashassle April 11, 2005

baba

Verb. To defecate. (Yorks/Hull/Notts use)
Noun. Faeces. (Yorks/Hull/Notts use)

"Right, nans, I think I need to go and baba!"

by Alex Quantashassle April 15, 2005

anchors

Noun. Brakes.(On a car)

"I slammed the anchors on and hit my head on the steering wheel."

by Alex Quantashassle February 14, 2005

all-nighter

Noun. A club night or event that goes on all night. British.

"Oh, I feel just terrible. I think last night was the last all-nighter I'll go to for a while.

by Alex Quantashassle February 12, 2005