Definitions by C L G

Enthuzimuzzy 

A sarcastic or mocking term to reference enthusiasm. It was supposedly invented by a man called Braham the Terror and surfaced in the 1800's.

“You seem pretty enthuzimuzzy for somebody who's about to be defeated in battle.”

Enthuzimuzzy by C L G January 31, 2021

Door-Knocker 

An 1800's style of beard that resembles a door-knocker. You shave the cheeks and chin, leaving a line under the chin and on each side of the mouth connecting to a moustache.

PERSON 1 : “What style would you like today, Sir?”
PERSON 2 : “I'm thinking a door-knocker could be nice, thank you.”

Door-Knocker by C L G January 31, 2021

Don't Sell Me a Dog 

This Victorian phrase means 'don't lie to me'. In the 1800's, it was common for dog salespeople to try to pass mutts off as pedigrees. This is supposedly the origin of the phrase (which was popular until the 1870's).

“You think I'd believe that you're a wizard who's also the cousin of royalty and Bill Gates' twin brother? Don't sell me a dog.”

Don't Sell Me a Dog by C L G January 31, 2021

Doing the Bear 

Doing the bear is a Victorian slang term that refers to showing affection via hugging somebody.

“Those two have been doing the bear for ages. Come on, guys! We all want hugs too.”

Doing the Bear by C L G January 31, 2021

Dizzy Age

An 1800's term used to refer to the elderly. It comes from the fact that as a mature adult, it can be dizzying to look back on your many years.

“How are you in your dizzy age?”
“I'm okay. I have many fond memories.”

Dizzy Age by C L G January 31, 2021

Daddles 

Daddles is an 1800's term meaning 'hands'. Though it may not really be necessary to have a slang term for hands, Victorians clearly enjoyed changing it up a little occasionally.

“Make sure you wash your daddles before we eat.”

Daddles by C L G January 31, 2021

Cop a Mouse 

To cop a mouse is to get a black eye. It was theorised that the term (originating in the 1800's) uses 'cop' to refer to the word 'catch', and 'mouse' to refer to the fact that a mouse is roughly the same size and colour/color of a black eye at its worst.

“Careful with the fight tonight. You wouldn't want to cop a mouse.”

Cop a Mouse by C L G January 31, 2021