Definitions by Henley

numpsy tump 

A hillock, small heap, switch-back hill, old slag heap or industrial working.
A phrase which seems to have originated in the north of England and Scotland. Probably derived from tump, a barrow or Neolothic burial ground and numpsy meaning 'low life'
Generally, used in the plural, numpsy tumps.

Plenty of numpsy tumps where I go mountain biking.
The wretched moles have been busy again. Numpsy tumps everywhere.
I love the Scottish lochs and numpsy tumps.
Motoring at its best: the numpsy tumps of the Yorkshire wolds.

numpsy tump by Henley December 30, 2008

piranha 

A voracious, predatory, highly competitive, ruthless, alpha male/female.
Often misspelt Pirhana

From the 'Apprentice'. One contestant observing the fish swimming at the London Aquarium, mused to a finalist'They're piranhas? But they look so friendly' You haven't seen their teeth' the finalist replies wearily. After 12 weeks in pursuit of the coveted job,he was covered in the nasty bite marks of his fellow contestants.

piranha by Henley December 29, 2008

incomer

Anyone who moves into a new community: an economic migrant refugee or asylum seeker.

"The housing and associated needs of new incomer populations of refugees and asylum seekers"

"Nothing quite prepares an incomer from the city to the country for the non-stop noise"

"A number of Austrians share the Europe-wide fear of the Polish plumber, the incomer who takes all the jobs"

incomer by Henley December 28, 2008

fweet 

A way of cursing without technically cursing. The term is often utilized by Christians trying to sound cool.

Grant: "Fweet!" (Christian trying to sound cool)
Alison and Henley: "That was a curse word."

fweet by Henley November 10, 2008

Incomer

Anyone who moves into a new community. An asylum seeker, refugee, or economic migrant

"The housing and associated needs of new incomer populations of refugees and asylum seekers"

"Nothing quite prepares an incomer from the city to the country for the non-stop noise"

"A number of Austrians share the Europe-wide fear of the Polish plumber, the incomer who takes all the jobs"

Incomer by Henley July 16, 2007

piranha pool 

A milieu or environment inhabited by ruthless, competitive individuals - societies, companies, communities, organisations, polital parties and other groupings where extreme competitive activity takes place.
Also commonly misspelt as pirhana pool. Known too as piranha bowl

He earned his spurs in the piranha pool called Georgia politics.
He has become a boiled brisket in the piranha pool that is Israeli politics.
Plain-speaking, sense of humour and ability - truly remarkable in the piranha pool of Westminster politics - made no enemies...
The Apprentice (programme) is a piranha pool for the contestants.
After a week best described as the 'diplomatic piranha pool' in New York, the UN managed to agree a 35-page document for reform.
Then there is the piranha-pool of Parliament, an especial burden for British ministers
It is a ‘piranha pool’ out there for the inexperienced buyer. Please take some time to read our extensive advice page sections.

piranha pool by Henley July 11, 2007