Laurence Fowler's definitions

Leave it out, George!

Request that a line of conversation be terminated. Immortalised by Jack Regan in "The Sweeney"

"But Guv, you've got no reason to finger the Bartlett brothers!"
"Leave it out, George!"

by Laurence Fowler October 2, 2003

Scroat

Term of abuse. Derived from Scrotum.

"Oi! You old scroat!"

by Laurence Fowler October 9, 2002

Yord

Verb. To give a totally inappropriate response to a given stimulus.

"Got a light, mate?"
"Nah, sorry. Left me watch at home!"
The responder has yorded.

by Laurence Fowler October 9, 2002

A1

Fully compliant with all requirements and expectations.

Tamzin Outhwaite

by Laurence Fowler November 23, 2002