Corrieface's definitions

Dev and Deirdre

Sexual tension. Phrase came into use after the characters of Deirdre Barlow and Dev Alahan in the Soap Opera Coronation Street took part in some of the steamiest scenes in UK TV history.

You two need to get a room. I can sense the Dev and Deirdre from here.

by Corrieface November 12, 2020

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

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

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

Maxined

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

He totally Maxined on my birthday party.

by Corrieface November 11, 2020

Listerscream

When you swallow mouthwash and is unpleasant so you scream.

I swallowed that mouthwash by accident then I listerscreamed

by Corrieface October 1, 2020

Groom of Gail

Used when talking about Horror Films when a character is clearly going to die soon. Inspired by the British Soap character Gail Platt who has had 4 out of her 5 husbands die.

He shouldn't have gone into that lock up garage. He's a Groom of Gail now.

by Corrieface November 12, 2020