Gad

Many, a lot of.

"That berk's got a gad of jink on him!"

by Zed Numar August 12, 2021

Cage, the

A common nickname for the city, used by the locals. It's derived from "birdcage", so it's a pretty harsh judgement on the place.

"You're not in the sticks, rube, this is the Cage, the urban sprawl is a jungle, so your thrive or you die."

by Zed Numar July 22, 2021

Bleed

An expression of distaste or disgust. Additionally, a "bleeder" is a reference to anyone the speaker dislikes.

"They've put me on latrine duty? That bleeds!"

by Zed Numar July 18, 2021

Chant

An expression that means news, local gossip, the facts, the moods, or anything else about what's happening. "What's the chant?" is a way of asking for the latest information a basher's heard.

"So, what's the chant about the news of the day?"

by Zed Numar July 24, 2021

Counting worms

Dead. Deceased. In the grave.

"Yeah, that berk who shot at the police took sixteen shots to the chest, he'll be counting worms soon."

by Zed Numar July 26, 2021

Cony-catcher

Con-men, tricksters or thieves looking for someone to peel.

"Watch out for Old Nick the Stick, that cony-catcher is looking for rubes like you to con out of their drawers."

by Zed Numar July 25, 2021

Game of chess

A plan or scheme, or, rarely, even life itself.

"Lets hope our game of chess succeeds, or it'll mean the Feds after us..."

by Zed Numar August 29, 2021