Definitions by C L G

Mature Cheddar 

Mature cheddar is slang for "old money". If somebody inherited their fortune, they are classed as mature cheddar.

“How did you manage to buy half of Switzerland and a Gucci handbag?”
“I'm mature cheddar.”

Mature Cheddar by C L G July 4, 2021

Furnancial Director 

A furnancial director refers to a furry who's primary income comes from the finance industry.

“Why is Gavin from accounting wearing a fox head?”
“He's a furnancial director.”

Furnancial Director by C L G July 4, 2021

Know Your Onions 

A glorious piece of 1920s slang, to know your onions is to know what's going on.

PERSON 1 “How come you know about my new job at McDonald's?”
PERSON 2 “I make it my business to know what's going on.”
PERSON 1 “Wow, you really do know your onions.”

Know Your Onions by C L G July 4, 2021

Naughty and Crosses 

The naughts and crosses equivalent of strip poker, naughty and crosses is a situation where you play naughts and crosses and the loser of each round takes off a piece of clothing.

“We should spice things up tonight...”
“You're so right! Let's play naughty and crosses!”

Naughty and Crosses by C L G February 5, 2021

Gal-Sneaker 

Originating in 1870, a 'gal-sneaker' is a man who's devoted to seduction (much like the period equivalent of a pick-up artist.

“That's the fifth woman he's brought over today. What a gal-sneaker.”

Gal-Sneaker by C L G January 31, 2021

Fly Rink

A nineteenth century phrase that refers to a polished bald head.

“Wow, where's your hair?”
“I decided to go for a fly rink.”

Fly Rink by C L G January 31, 2021

Fifteen Puzzle 

Not to be confused with the vintage board game of the same name, fifteen puzzle is an 1800's phrase referring to total confusion.

“I'm feeling rather fifteen puzzle about this. Are you sure that dogs don't meow?”

Fifteen Puzzle by C L G January 31, 2021