sooner_gooner's definitions

metercrawler

noun; An imposter. A person or thing that claims to be something they are not. A similar but inferior brand.

The origin of this term can be traced back to the early days of the internet when individuals or companies would register similar domain names as more well established sites with the intention of increasing traffic due to typing errors.This is a practise that continues today.

One of the earliest examples is that of metacrawler which when typed as metercrawler would take you to a different site.

"Those guys wern't helicopter pilots, they were metercrawlers."

Andy: "Did you get the Baileys?"

Geoff: "No I got the metercrawler"

by sooner_gooner July 12, 2009

grade a cunt

noun; A cunt of the highest order. A person who lacks character and wit. Usually a Spurs or Man Utd fan.

"Did you see that geezer in the pub with the Utd Shirt on? He was a grade a cunt and no mistake."

by sooner_gooner July 12, 2009

tear up

verb; a violent struggle involving physical force or weapons usually in the context of football related disorder.

John: "Where have you been? We've been in the pub for half an hour"

Dave: "There were a load of 'Yids' at Tottenham Hale Station waiting for a tear up but we showed em' what's what."

by sooner_gooner July 11, 2009

aggro

noun;

1 aggressive behaviour usually in the context of football related disorder.

2 to experience difficulties

abbreviation of aggravation

1 John: "How did you get on at Spurs on Saturday?"

Dave: "We beat them again and had all the usual aggro with the 'Yids' outside."

2 John: "Why don't we just get the bus to Spurs from Finsbury Park"

Dave: "Because every time we do that we get marched down Seven Sisters Road like cunts and get loads of shit off the old bill. Fuck that, I don't need all that aggro."

by sooner_gooner July 11, 2009

hipster rock

noun; a sub genre of alternative rock characterized by obscure and semi obscure musicians popular on US college radio typically listened to by art students and the hipster scene.

Artists include Will Oldham, White Magic, Modest Mouse (before they sold out) and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Labels include Drag City and Kranky.

Travis: "Hey, we're heading to The Smell later, some new Sub Pop band is playing"

Elliot: Nah man, i'm done with that hipster rock. That scenes getting old man. I'm gonna hang back and listen to some Lord Finesse."

by sooner_gooner July 11, 2009

ghetto brew

noun; an exceptionally strong alcoholic drink, usually lager or cider, made from yeast-fermented malt flavoured with hops or fermented apple juice respectively.

Ghetto brew is most commonly associated with the homeless or teenagers drinking in the park on the account of it's low price and ability to get you very drunk very quickly. An alcohol by volume (abv) content of above 8% is not uncommon.

The most popular brands include, Tennents Super, Carlsberg Special Brew and White Lightning.

Homeless man: "Can you go into the shop and get me 4 cans of Super T? The owner still won't let me in"

Jim:"The last time I went in there for your ghetto brew you only gave me £2.50, give the right money this time"

by sooner_gooner July 11, 2009

lazy wannabe

noun; a person, usually an artist or musician, who would like to gain recognition for their work but would rather play San Andreas and listen to hipster rock.

Caleb: "How did your art show in New York go?"

Andy: "Yeah, it was ok but it's starting to feel like a job, you know"

Caleb: "We're such lazy wannabes"

by sooner_gooner July 11, 2009