Miss C17's definitions

blootched

A word meaning nothing but muttered by students in class when they do not know the answer to a question asked by the teacher. Not understanding what the student said but having got an answer, the teacher might change the subject and turn to another student to get an answer.

The teacher turned round and asked the dark-haired boy sat in the first row :
What is the past participle then ?
"Blootched", he said.

The teacher opened her eyes wide, then frowned, then asked someone else in the hope of getting a more sensible response.

by Miss C17 October 19, 2025