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the greatest football team on the planet. Based in Northampton
we love you cobblers we do! OH COBBLERS WE LOVE YOU!
cobblers by Jamie January 8, 2004
It means something is utterly terrible
Simon "I got a D in Maths"
Trevor "Absolute cobblers Simon!"
cobblers by mikewhite February 8, 2019
a lie
load of cobblers
cobblers by anonymous July 27, 2022

Cobblers law

The lack of ability for a person in a profession to practice that profession in their daily life.
"The cobblers children have no shoes"
It's well known that you don't buy cars from a mechanic because of cobblers law.
Cobblers law by China--man November 12, 2025

Cobblers law

A person in a profession is not likely to practice the profession well in there day to day life.
"The Cobblers kids have no shoes."
Everyone knows you don't buy a car from a mechanic because of cobblers law.
Cobblers law by China--man November 12, 2025

BLIND COBBLERS THUMBS 

Very pert Ladies nipples caused when aroused or on a cold day.Can usually be seen best when it is not snurding season.
"Look at the rivets on that! There like blind cobblers thumbs!"
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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Pee Calculus

When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus.
Pee Calculus by anorlondo October 1, 2026
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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
Word of the Day on October 1, 2026
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