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Definitions by Thee Red Monkey

Shortening of 'terrific'. Meaning great, fantastic, excellent. Commonly used in 1970s Britain. Often sarcastically.
Oh triffic, I've lost my job and my entire family has expired in a car crash.
triffic by Thee Red Monkey July 30, 2008

wrist action 

An English term for male masturbation. See also having one off the wrist.
Hollyoaks is on telly, time for some wrist action.
Shortening of 'terrific'. Meaning great, fantastic, excellent. Commonly used in 1970s Britain. Often sarcastically.
Oh triffic, I've lost my job and my entire family has expired in a car crash.
triffic by Thee Red Monkey June 11, 2006
Shortening of 'seamed stockings', vintage or reproduction nylon or sometimes silk hosiery with a seam going up the back of the leg from under the toes to the stocking top, or welt. The stockings should be shaped to the leg (fully-fashioned) and are sewn up the back, hence the seam. Modern seams are often purely aesthetic and are not neccessary to the construction of the stocking.
Phwoar! Look at that wiggle! She looks good in that tight skirt with seams 'n' heels.
seams by Thee Red Monkey June 11, 2006
From "proletarian" meaning wage-earner or worker. The shortened version being a derogatory term used by the middle and upper classes to deride the working class majority.
Oh Tarquin, look at those wretched proles. Set the hounds on them.
prole by Thee Red Monkey June 11, 2006
A partner dance popularised by American college kids in the 1930's. The short form of "collegiate shag". Related to the Charleston that came before and the Lindy Hop that came after.
Characterized by a six-count pattern and a close hold with bums sticking out.
Would you care to shag, Martha?
Why certainly Harold. I haven't danced for weeks!
shag by Thee Red Monkey June 11, 2006