Delbosco's definitions

affair

The (male or female) genitals.

She, with the greatest effrontery imaginable, unbuttons his breeches, and removing his shirt, draws out his affair, so shrunk and diminished that I could not but remember the difference, now cresfallen, or just faintly lifting its head.

by Delbosco October 15, 2021

all serene

All is well; a cry of acquiescence or approval.

“All serene,” cried the jubilant voice outside, “open the door, you fellows!”

by Delbosco November 13, 2021

affy

An affidavit to be signed by a contest winner to confirm eligibility.

If you have won a monthly prize, they will send you an affy and have you send it back. Then your prize comes from a courier.

by Delbosco October 15, 2021

Airedale

A member of aviation personnel.

Intercepting the Japs the next day, the Airedales shot down ten Zeros and two bombers.

by Delbosco October 15, 2021

all good in the hood

Everything is all right; no problem; used to reassure someone.

"Sorry about nearly breaking your vase, Carl."
"I don't mind, man. All good in the hood."

by Delbosco November 13, 2021

action

Sexual intercourse.

She gave him some action.

by Delbosco October 14, 2021

aft

Alternative form of afternoon: the time of day from noon until early evening.

A gents' toilet room might be found in a house that caters for the cheaper class of theatrical patronage, where the slangy language of the "goin' to the mat this aft?" style prevails. A gents toilet room is not found in the Southern Hotel. It either "men's" or "gentlemen's".

by Delbosco October 15, 2021