Doing a Harold

Doing a harold comes from Harold Holt, australian politician, went missing after swimming in Victoria

"Looks like yer mates doing a harold."
(leaving a party early)

by Melbury September 4, 2009

doing a Harold?

Australian slang for 'Going missing' Comes from Harold (Bolt) a classical conductor (I think!)

Hey Mate! Is your friend doing a Harold? (Bolted)

by Patrick Bondy September 9, 2008

Doing a Harold Holt

named after a former Australian Prime Minister who mysteriously disappeared while at a beach to never be seen again. When a person uses it in conversation, he/she is about to go off somewhere without giving any explanation as to why or where.

Davo said he was doing a Harold Holt, then he fucked off without saying where he was goin'

by Sosen March 20, 2011