Definitions by XenoXTA
Pundemonium
(n). Eng. | ˌpʌndɪˈməʊnɪəm |
A string or dialogue of consecutive puns or wordplay that follow the same theme or pertain to the same topic of conversation.
Origin: a portmanteau of (pun-) and (pandemonium).
A string or dialogue of consecutive puns or wordplay that follow the same theme or pertain to the same topic of conversation.
Origin: a portmanteau of (pun-) and (pandemonium).
Pundemonium by XenoXTA November 4, 2017
Downball
1. (n) Aus.
(variant of handball)
A modified schoolyard sport of various codes usually comprised of hitting a ball.
2. (n) Aus.
(variant of handball)
The rubber ball used primarily for the game of downball.
Origin: Following the same pattern of "football", "netball" etc. (down-) as the ball is often hit down initially (+ball) sport.
(variant of handball)
A modified schoolyard sport of various codes usually comprised of hitting a ball.
2. (n) Aus.
(variant of handball)
The rubber ball used primarily for the game of downball.
Origin: Following the same pattern of "football", "netball" etc. (down-) as the ball is often hit down initially (+ball) sport.
Two square
(n) Aus.
A form of downball (also known as handball) played between two players or teams in predetermined areas known as squares. There are two squares: King, who initiates the gameplay by gently throwing the ball or serving, and Queen, who receives the ball and is the square where the next person in line goes to.
Origin: Named so after its use of two squares, which would have originally been two adjacent rectangles of concrete as marked on a footpath or walkway.
A form of downball (also known as handball) played between two players or teams in predetermined areas known as squares. There are two squares: King, who initiates the gameplay by gently throwing the ball or serving, and Queen, who receives the ball and is the square where the next person in line goes to.
Origin: Named so after its use of two squares, which would have originally been two adjacent rectangles of concrete as marked on a footpath or walkway.
Two square by XenoXTA October 31, 2017
U-Banger
(n) Aus.
The turning of a vehicle around 180 degrees, often upon realising that one is travelling in the incorrect direction. (often following a conjugated form of "chuck").
Similar to "U-ey".
Origin: From the phrase "U-turn", characterised by the motion of the vehicle following a "U" shaped turn.
The turning of a vehicle around 180 degrees, often upon realising that one is travelling in the incorrect direction. (often following a conjugated form of "chuck").
Similar to "U-ey".
Origin: From the phrase "U-turn", characterised by the motion of the vehicle following a "U" shaped turn.
Having reached a dead end, Sharon chucked a U-Banger to return to the highway.
"Nah, nah, mate. Ya took the wrong turn. Just chuck a U-banger and I'll show you the way".
"Nah, nah, mate. Ya took the wrong turn. Just chuck a U-banger and I'll show you the way".