In Spades

(Adj) The same. But more so.

At a higher level.

"You were a bit spannered last night, weren't you?"

"In Spades, mate. In Spades"

by Stan Grytviken April 01, 2003

Mansfield Technical College

Educational establishment run under the auspices of the Nottinghamshire Education Authority

Neither English grammar, syntax, and semiotics, nor philology "trouble the scorer" as regards to the syllabus or the lecturers.

by Stan Grytviken April 12, 2003

Darloid

Supporter of Darlington Football Club

Darlo + "oid"

Used derogatorily by the "chimp-chokers" (q.v.) and subsequently adopted as badge of pride by Darloids themselves

by Stan Grytviken April 01, 2003

Nottinghamshire Education Authority

QANGO responsible for the overseeing of education of tinies in the County of Nottinghamshire. Includes remit for Mansfield Technical College

As part of the "new educationalist" thinking which blighted the UK in the 60s and 70s, adheres to the premise it is not necessary to teach grammar.

by Stan Grytviken April 12, 2003

chair, mad as a

hatstand (q.v.)

"mad as a chair"

by Stan Grytviken April 01, 2003

Heh!

A response to bon mots or witticisms, not deemed worthy of a full-blown class!

Heh!

by Stan Grytviken April 01, 2003

Cabinet Gnome

Robin Cook

(until his resignation as Leader of the House)

Like a garden gnome; but kept in his cabinet by Tony Blair

by Stan Grytviken April 01, 2003