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Dev and Deirdre

Sexual tension. Popularised by the British Soap Coronation Street's characters Deirdre Barlow and Dev Alahan who had what is widely regarded as the steamiest sex scene in British television history.
You two need to get a room. I can feel the Dev and Deirdre from here
by Corrieface November 12, 2020
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Déjà Fred

When someone experiences a Déjà vu of a humorous moments. Inspired by the character Fred Elliot from the British Soap Coronation Street who was famous for repeating himself, in particular with the well known phrase 'I say, I say'.
I swear I had a Déjà Fred when you tripped over that Oasis Bottle
by Corrieface November 12, 2020
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Built to Ken

When a product is built to last a longer than expected. Inspired by the British Soap character Ken Barlow who has featured in the show Coronation Street for 60 years.
This Sharpie still hasn't run out. Say what you like about Sharpies but they are built to Ken.
by Corrieface November 12, 2020
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Bet Lynched

To verbally destroy someone. Term became widely used as a result of the British Soap Opera character Bet Lynch, a wise cracking barmaid famous for put downs.
Don't nit pick with them. Last time I did I got Bet Lynched.
by Corrieface November 12, 2020
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Maxined

Leaving a party too soon, inspired by the British Soap character Maxine Peacock who left a party early and was bludgeoned to death.
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Cropperfied

When someone is very organised and methodical, in reference to the British Soap Opera character Roy Cropper. Often used in job interviews and on CVs, particularly for jobs in trendy cafes.
He always keeps up to date with his filing. He's very cropperfied.
by Corrieface November 11, 2020
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I'm phelan like Pat

When you're so angry with someone you momentarily feel like commiting murder. This term was thought to originate from the British Soap character Pat Phelan, an infamous serial killer.
I'm so angry that he stole my ergonomic pen. I'm phelan like Pat.
by Corrieface November 12, 2020
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