Shortened from Sweeney Todd which is cockney rhyming slang for Flying Squad.
Also a Television show in the UK about the Flying Squad featuring John Thaw and Denis Waterman as D.I. Jack Regan and D.S. George Carter.
Also a Television show in the UK about the Flying Squad featuring John Thaw and Denis Waterman as D.I. Jack Regan and D.S. George Carter.
"We're the Sweeney son, and we haven't had any dinner..." Famous quote from Jack Regan in the TV show.
by Robbo February 26, 2005
by 580 S September 21, 2017
a small feeble old man who is always right, most of the time has thick classes and wears pants way to high. Yoda in human form.Also mkaes obseen gestures and jokes that no one gets
by JBRICK October 10, 2007
Noun: a free trip obtained by music journalists, usually paid for by a record company, artist's management or event promoter.
Verb: the act of obtaining the above.
Verb: the act of obtaining the above.
"I had this great sweeney to Italy, the label paid airfares, hotel and everything."
"I sweeneyed a great trip to Italy."
Used by World Music journalists in the UK for at least a decade. Named after a UK journalist of that surname who is/was remarkably adept at this skill.
"I sweeneyed a great trip to Italy."
Used by World Music journalists in the UK for at least a decade. Named after a UK journalist of that surname who is/was remarkably adept at this skill.
by Ian Anderson December 11, 2007
by ttr_91. May 24, 2009