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Definitions by Copterboy

Monkeys and Parrots 

Personal belongings (Civilian) / Personal Kit (Military), such as Luggage, Backpack, Jacket, Hat, Phone, Keys, etc.

Originates from British Army deployment in the Far East. Soldiers heading home may actually have Monkeys and Parrots as souvenirs alongside their luggage.
come on guys, grab your monkeys and parrots and get in the car.

Back in the far east, they actually meant grab your monkeys and parrots!

May be said as ‘Parrots and Monkeys’; both are acceptable.
Monkeys and Parrots by Copterboy December 24, 2024

Monkeys and Parrots 

Personal belongings, such as Luggage, Jacket, Hat, Phone, Keys, etc.

Originates from British Army deployment in the Far East. Soldiers heading home may actually have Monkeys and Parrots as souvenirs.
come on guys, grab your monkeys and parrots and get in the car.

Back in the far east, they actually meant grab your monkeys and parrots!

May be said as ‘Parrots and Monkeys’, both are acceptable.
Monkeys and Parrots by Copterboy December 24, 2024

nip yer bobie 

Husband: I’m bursting fur a pish! (Eng: I’m in desperate need of a wee).
Wife: Nip yer bobie, I’ll stop the car when a find a toilet (Eng: pinch the end of your penis (to hold it in), I’ll stop the car when I find a toilet).
nip yer bobie by Copterboy February 15, 2020

fanny grabbers 

Your hands.
Get your fanny grabbers out of my popcorn!
fanny grabbers by Copterboy June 1, 2017