Andy Sword's definitions

seeing pink

A pathological state of free-floating anger, the afflicted individual never far from seeing red, i.e. losing his/her temper.

Schoolkid #1: "Uh-oh, Mr Lee looks like he's seeing red!"

Schoolkid #2: "Meh... that old bastard is permanently seeing pink, don't take much to set him off..."

by Andy Sword June 19, 2011

Feargal-Sharkey

Derogatory rhyming slang for a dark-skinned non-caucasian, especially those of African or Subcontinental Indian descent.

Feargal Sharkey is an Irish pop singer who found fame in the '70s and '80s.

That Beyonce Knowles is a bit of alright for a Feargal-Sharkey, ain't she, eh!?

by Andy Sword January 6, 2009

straddleworthy

Sexually desirable. Intended for use by women to describe men. Especially me LOL! I was delighted to see that no-one coined this before me. Yayee!

Yeah, he's a jerk, but I'll let that go, 'cos he's toooootally straddleworthy!!

by Andy Sword January 5, 2009

avatard

Unlike all previous definitions, a true avatard is someone who lacks the IT savvy to upload an avatar to a web page or forum.

(intro post)

Hi guys, just joined, great to be on board :o) But can anyone tell me how to put a picture on my account thingy?


(sneering reply)

LOL! GOTTA LOVE THESE AVATARD NOOBZ!

by Andy Sword April 9, 2009

attention shite

Also 'attention shit' for the world outside the UK and Ireland. An act of defecation by a pet dog or cat, designed to get the attention of the owner/master, who has done (or not done) something to annoy said pet.

Jesus! The cat's dropped an attention shite in the laundry hamper again! Did you forget to feed her!?

by Andy Sword January 25, 2011

Fawlty Syndrome

A curious phenomenon whereby an individual will find themselves (in) a job or profession, involving activities and duties contrary to their personalities and preferences - such as a hotelier who has no liking or even patience for people.

My kid's teacher seems to hate children! Fawlty Syndrome, who could explain it?

by Andy Sword March 3, 2011

witherage

The age at which one begins to wither. Exactly which age this is varies broadly between individuals, and is subject to genes, environmental and lifestyle factors.

Andy, you're 35 now - isn't it time to think about saving for your fast-approaching witherage?

by Andy Sword November 6, 2010