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Definitions by C L G

Bang Up To The Elephant 

A Victorian term originating in London in 1882, bang up to the elephant refers to something being perfect/complete/done properly.
“Let me tell you, this food is truly bang up to the elephant. Could I get the recipe?”
Bang Up To The Elephant by C L G January 31, 2021

Bags O’ Mystery 

An 1850's term to reference 'sausages'. The 'mystery' was due to the fact that nobody but the maker of the sausages would know what was in them, and the 'bags' were the guts which contained the chopped meat.
Hi, Butcher Barry. I'll take 6 steaks and a few Bags O’ Mystery if that's okay.”
Bags O’ Mystery by C L G January 31, 2021

Back Slang It 

An 1800's term used by thieves to indicate that they wanted to go out 'the back door' or 'the back way'.
“Let's back slang it with this money before the police arrive.”
Back Slang It by C L G January 31, 2021

Arfarfan'arf

An 1800's term to indicate that somebody is extremely drunk. It comes from the mispronouncing of 'half' in 'half pint of beer' to 'arf'. 'Arf arf and arf' would therefore indicate a high volume of alcohol has been drunk by the individual.
“Look at Gerry. He's staggering around all over the place.”
“Aye, definitely arfarfan'arf, isn't he?”
Arfarfan'arf by C L G January 31, 2021

Afternoonified 

1800s slang for smart/dapper, afternoonified was first identified by Andrew Forrester (Victorian writer, pen name of James Redding Ware).
“Quite sorry to trouble you, Jasper, but I don't think this jacket is quite afternoonified enough for me. Could we change it before the wedding?”
Afternoonified by C L G January 31, 2021

Ripoffiér

A sarcastic term used by working class people in reference to ridiculously expensive products, especially consumables. It normally acts as a replacement brand name for the actual brand name of said expensive products.

It comes from the word ripoff, but is supposed to sound like an expensive brand too.
“It's so annoying that we have to watch William swan around with his designer suits and his Ripoffiér chocolate.”
Ripoffiér by C L G June 30, 2020

No Rest For The Breast 

An early parenting term that refers to the fact that a mother may feel that their baby always seems to be hungry, which may be tiring for said mother. Derived from the phrase 'no rest for the best'.
“Timmy's crying again... No Rest For The Breast, I guess.”