Corrieface's definitions

Webstache

The style of facial hair that perfectly suits the wearers face. Popularised by the Coronation Street character Kevin Webster who wore Britain's most celebrated moustache in the 80's

You need to regrow your goattee. It was your absolute Webstache.

by Corrieface November 12, 2020

Maya

A Monday where everything goes wrong. Inspired by the episode of the British Soap Opera Coronation Street in which the characters Dev and Sunita are kidnapped and locked in burning building by Dev's ex girlfriend Maya Sharma on a Monday

I had an absolute Maya last week. I broke my leg, lost my debit card and my rash started eczema itching again

by Corrieface November 11, 2020

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

Find your Hayley

Finding your soulmate. This phrase was made famous by the soap opera Coronation Street where the long suffering, lonely character of Roy Cropper, in fifties found his soulmate Hayley.

Forget about Tinder. Just live your life and you will find your Hayley.

by Corrieface November 12, 2020

Raquel Watts

A life long goal that, even if attained, is not right for you and your happiness. This references how the British TV character Curly Watts obsessed over the model barmaid Raquel Watts only to eventually marry her and discover the relationship wasn't meant to be.

Don't apply for Love Island. Even if you get famous it will turn out to be your Raquel Watts.

by Corrieface November 12, 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

I'm phelan like Pat did

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 did.

by Corrieface November 12, 2020