The duplicitous use of a private holiday as a cover behind which a senior politician can meet with like-minded senior politicians, and their rich friends, in another country, without the tedious and irritating requirement to inform one's own government and take those pesky civil servants along to take notes.
Hey Minister did you have a great Priti Patel , in Israel, last August?
Baron Polack feverishly searched the flight and hotel booking sites as he planned his next Priti Patel to Tel Aviv.
Baron Polack feverishly searched the flight and hotel booking sites as he planned his next Priti Patel to Tel Aviv.
by Cthulhu's little sister November 6, 2017
Get the priti patel mug.A town in upstate New York that surrounding towns (Utica, New Hartford, Whitesboro, etc.) think is a hick town. In retaliation, we have parties where there is too much drinking to prove we're just as cool as you city folk.
"That guy is driving his tractor to Stewart's to fill it up with gas!"
"Yeah, well, we're in Holland Patent."
note: this has actually happened.
"Yeah, well, we're in Holland Patent."
note: this has actually happened.
by xxlinneaxlovexx April 4, 2009
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Husky, brown, ludoo, and full of nuckrah, this man will always be remembered. He is a legend in the Zoroastrian Association of Houston's Youth Group and made a life-changing impact on the few, lucky soles who saw his churbas and listened to his nuckrah.
He knew how to make us laugh, even when he was being as serious as one could be. With videos made by his fans, Bomi Patel has proven to be a natural born comedian, and source of inspiration. Thank you Bomi. Thank you.
He knew how to make us laugh, even when he was being as serious as one could be. With videos made by his fans, Bomi Patel has proven to be a natural born comedian, and source of inspiration. Thank you Bomi. Thank you.
"There will be TREE buses."
"Ve vill press charges if the flag is not returned!"
"Vut is all this nuckrah about?"
"Stop the music! Time for some ni-ni."
-BOMI PATEL
"Ve vill press charges if the flag is not returned!"
"Vut is all this nuckrah about?"
"Stop the music! Time for some ni-ni."
-BOMI PATEL
by Popaat Lover July 6, 2009
Get the BOMI PATEL mug.Wild, Gatsby-esque affair filled with references to furniture, "snow-storms", designer clothing and expensive watches. Nearly always overseen by "Papa" Paterno as he angrily scrambles around the kitchen cooking for about 108655677675753747 people. Usually a pretty big hit and has gained a semi cult status on campus. Cops rarely (if ever) show up and people usually return for the next rendition.
Experienced partygoer: Where are you going Saturday night?
Kid: Not sure, why what's up?
Experienced Partygoer: Paterno's having a party! He told me to invite people!
Kid: Awesome! I love Paterno Party's!
Experienced Partygoer: Did you see the Rolex?
Kid: Not sure, why what's up?
Experienced Partygoer: Paterno's having a party! He told me to invite people!
Kid: Awesome! I love Paterno Party's!
Experienced Partygoer: Did you see the Rolex?
by Rolexman121 June 14, 2013
Get the Paterno Party mug.Deus Pater (the Christian God) from Djous Pater (Djovs/Jovis/Jove/Yohweh) and Dyeus Phtr. Deus has two meanings: God and Heavenly (from sky) which both translate to "God the Father" and "Heavenly Father."
by EtymologyResearcher March 5, 2023
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Patels could well be a generic name for well-heeled Indians at large. The "Patel shot" is now a generic term for standard touristy Indians take in front of a famous location like the Eiffel Tower or Niagara Falls. Some years back, referring to the profusion of Indians in the tech world, someone coined the expression 'Intel Inside, Patel Outside'.
For the longest time, "Keeping up with the Joneses" has been a popular expression. But linguistic revisionists are now suggesting that "Keeping up with the Joneses" be replaced with "Keeping up with the Patels", particularly since the idiom points to the growing Indian global influence.
With Patels, there are attributes outside consumptive tendencies which do not square with the Joneses. They are exceptional entrepreneurs -an industrious, self-made, risk-taking lot. Joneses are more likely well-bred aristocrats, the kind that inhabit Wodehouse's world.
A recent survey in Britain that examined buying behavior of the country's most common surnames showed that the Patels are spending more per head on electronic goods and gadgets than any other group. It shows Patels splurged $5,000 a year on items such as home entertainment systems, computers, phones, cameras etc, far more than the Jones (who came in 16th), Smiths and Browns.
Patels could well be a generic name for well-heeled Indians at large. The "Patel shot" is now a generic term for standard touristy Indians take in front of a famous location like the Eiffel Tower or Niagara Falls. Some years back, referring to the profusion of Indians in the tech world, someone coined the expression 'Intel Inside, Patel Outside'.
For the longest time, "Keeping up with the Joneses" has been a popular expression. But linguistic revisionists are now suggesting that "Keeping up with the Joneses" be replaced with "Keeping up with the Patels", particularly since the idiom points to the growing Indian global influence.
With Patels, there are attributes outside consumptive tendencies which do not square with the Joneses. They are exceptional entrepreneurs -an industrious, self-made, risk-taking lot. Joneses are more likely well-bred aristocrats, the kind that inhabit Wodehouse's world.
A recent survey in Britain that examined buying behavior of the country's most common surnames showed that the Patels are spending more per head on electronic goods and gadgets than any other group. It shows Patels splurged $5,000 a year on items such as home entertainment systems, computers, phones, cameras etc, far more than the Jones (who came in 16th), Smiths and Browns.
Jones: I'm having a hard time keeping up with the Patels.
Smith: Me too Jonesy. One rich Patel outbid me about ten thousand dollars on ebay.
Smith: Me too Jonesy. One rich Patel outbid me about ten thousand dollars on ebay.
by RamKumar666 April 10, 2021
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Patels could well be a generic name for well-heeled Indians at large. The "Patel shot" is now a generic term for standard touristy Indians take in front of a famous location like the Eiffel Tower or Niagara Falls. Some years back, referring to the profusion of Indians in the tech world, someone coined the expression 'Intel Inside, Patel Outside'.
For the longest time, "Keeping up with the Joneses" has been a popular expression. But linguistic revisionists are now suggesting that "Keeping up with the Joneses" be replaced with "Keeping up with the Patels", particularly since the idiom points to the growing Indian global influence.
With Patels, there are attributes outside consumptive tendencies which do not square with the Joneses. They are exceptional entrepreneurs -an industrious, self-made, risk-taking lot. Joneses are more likely well-bred aristocrats, the kind that inhabit Wodehouse's world.
A recent survey in Britain that examined buying behavior of the country's most common surnames showed that the Patels are spending more per head on electronic goods and gadgets than any other group. It shows Patels splurged $5,000 a year on items such as home entertainment systems, computers, phones, cameras etc, far more than the Jones (who came in 16th), Smiths and Browns.
Patels could well be a generic name for well-heeled Indians at large. The "Patel shot" is now a generic term for standard touristy Indians take in front of a famous location like the Eiffel Tower or Niagara Falls. Some years back, referring to the profusion of Indians in the tech world, someone coined the expression 'Intel Inside, Patel Outside'.
For the longest time, "Keeping up with the Joneses" has been a popular expression. But linguistic revisionists are now suggesting that "Keeping up with the Joneses" be replaced with "Keeping up with the Patels", particularly since the idiom points to the growing Indian global influence.
With Patels, there are attributes outside consumptive tendencies which do not square with the Joneses. They are exceptional entrepreneurs -an industrious, self-made, risk-taking lot. Joneses are more likely well-bred aristocrats, the kind that inhabit Wodehouse's world.
A recent survey in Britain that examined buying behavior of the country's most common surnames showed that the Patels are spending more per head on electronic goods and gadgets than any other group. It shows Patels splurged $5,000 a year on items such as home entertainment systems, computers, phones, cameras etc, far more than the Jones (who came in 16th), Smiths and Browns.
Jones: I'm having a hard time keeping up with the Patels.
Smith: Me too Jonesy. One rich Patel outbid me about ten thousand dollars on ebay.
Smith: Me too Jonesy. One rich Patel outbid me about ten thousand dollars on ebay.
by RamKumar666 April 10, 2021
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