8 definitions by iwys
A wurzel is what supporters of other teams call a fan of Portsmouth Football Club. It originated from the fact that their small band of followers, or wurzels, mainly come from the countryside and, with their hand-bell, drum and bugle, long blue wigs and fancy dress, have a rustic character.
by iwys June 23, 2007
A Worzel, sometimes also spelled "wurzel", is a supporter of Portsmouth Football Club. They are called this because their fans mainly come from the countryside and have a rural dialect.
by iwys June 24, 2007
by iwys June 24, 2007
by iwys June 24, 2007
Fantabulous is an adjective meaning something is of the highest quality. It is a combination of fantastic and fabulous, which was commonly used in London in the 1960s and 70s to describe various aspects of pop culture and fashions. It was especially popular with Chelsea girls like Joanna Lumley. It is still in use in England today, but not as much as it used to be.
by iwys June 26, 2007
A term of abuse used by football fans for supporters of a rival team. It originates from the word scum, which was first used by fans of London teams, such as Millwall, in the late 1960s. Nowadays, fans of many teams use it. For example, Lincoln fans call Scunthorpe fans the Scummers and it is also the name Leeds fans give to Manchester United fans.
by iwys June 23, 2007
The first recorded use of the word scummer dates back to 1585. It referred to one who scours the sea, a rover or a pirate. For many years it was a nickname for pirates or buccaneers. Then in the twentieth century football fans, especially fans of small clubs, began to use it for their rivals. Nowadays, Luton fans use it as a nickname for Watford, as do Grimsby fans for Hull.
by iwys November 24, 2007