golfing slang - a shot that is hit well but ends up in a very poor lie. Arthur Scargill was head of the National Union of Miners in the 1980's who lead a succession of strikes against Margaret Thatcher's handling of pit closures across the UK. It was a bitter struggle that the government eventually won.

Arthur Scargill - a great strike but a poor result.

"unlucky you ended up in that bush mate, that was a bit of an Arthur Scargill"

Arthur Scargill by molby August 14, 2006

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Arthur's Revenge

A hangover caused by drinking excessive pints of Guinness the night before. Symptoms include headache, bitter after-taste and the squirts. Takes it's name from the Irish Stout's creator, Arthur Guinness.

Colin: Hey, why aren't you at work today?
Peter: I don't feel so good. Got a spot of Arthur's Revenge.
Colin: Your poor ring piece.

Arthur's Revenge by Dairylea Line December 2, 2009

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Arthur Joke

A joke that when told has nobody laughing except for the person who told the joke

Arthur-What type of cheese has no firends?
Crowd- What type?
Arthur- ProvaLONELY!! HAHAHAHAHAHA
Crowd- -___- wow that was an Arthur Joke...

Arthur Joke by Crouchinho October 6, 2011

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