stropmag's definitions

Rupert

A verb meaning to misstate, lie, be economical with the truth. from 'Rupert Murdoch', the media baron.

Evidence to the Commons Select Committee was found yet again to be a total Rupert.

by stropmag July 25, 2011

paper hat

Rhyming slang for 'prat', a fool, an ineffectual person.

"'Ere, John! Aint that old Muffindamule over there?"

"Nagh, can't be. The paper hat's still banged up for noncin', doin' a three stretch"

by stropmag October 4, 2006

damsel

A member of the female sex. A lady.

Following a spot of department store garment liberation:

"Shit man! Der's a damsel in dis dress! No wunda I could nut carry it, you ragamuffin"

by stropmag October 22, 2006

green market

Surreptitious trade in agricultural produce: buying and selling of agricultural produce that is against the law or official regulations. A common practice within the EU particularly since the rise in popularity of internet based auction sites.

"Hans, how on earth do you think Herr Muffin is going to shift all that reject grade wheat?"

"He'll probably flog it on the green market Gunther, he usually does"

by stropmag November 3, 2006

Sucking a lemon

The look of disgust in a person that is reminiscent of the face pulled when eating something very tart, such as a lemon.

When my wife discovered that the paedophoilia charges that she had laid against me would not be pursued as the prosecutor had found them to be baseless she had a face like she was sucking a lemon.

by stropmag July 10, 2010