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Tories is the colloquial word for supporters of the conservative party in the UK. Historically, the word Tory has also been used for those who support the British monarchy.
It is derived from the middle irish word "tóraidhe", meaning outlaw, robber and pursuit.
Its use is considered abusive, specially if it's used by opponents of the party.
It is derived from the middle irish word "tóraidhe", meaning outlaw, robber and pursuit.
Its use is considered abusive, specially if it's used by opponents of the party.
by Ernestine Lemmingway October 18, 2007
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Briefly, "the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own." Originally from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, which has a lot more beautiful neologism definitions like this you might enjoy.
by rednos January 10, 2013
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Alfie deyes doing the £1 a day challenge and getting 12 free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme because he was recognised
by Suckmybigfatoe69 January 11, 2019
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Posh British twats mainly from the south of the UK who support the Conservative party and hate the Labour Party. Basically they are racist, greedy and posh stuck up shits who like Borris Noncen
by UK DEFINER March 19, 2021
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A "tory" is a piece of shit asshole who smells like dirty feet, hotdog water, and dried up dirty old socks. If you ever cross one, run...run for your life!
by Dathoe225 March 26, 2020
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(noun) Chiefly British. Term for individual with conservative ideals and/or membership of the Conservative political party. Typically a member of the privileged élite, typified in Parliament by old-Etonians groomed for Oxbridge and further successes in their well-fed, cosseted, self-indulgent lives. Tories (plural) tend to go through life blissfully unaware of the realities most people face. Underneath all the rhetoric policies are aimed at further creation of wealth amongst the affluent and disdain for classes considered 'below' themselves.
David Cameron was the iconic Tory.
by JamesCT April 26, 2006
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The word used to describe a member or supporter of the Conservative Party. Along the same line as toff as it really is used as a derogatory way to insult rich or stuck-up people who care for nothing other themselves and their tendencies to shoot wild animals
'Hello, who are you?'
'My name is Jeffrey and I am a Tory'
'A what?'
'A tory, a member of the conserv..'
'Shut the fuck up Jeffrey!'
'My name is Jeffrey and I am a Tory'
'A what?'
'A tory, a member of the conserv..'
'Shut the fuck up Jeffrey!'
by Charlie & Amy August 10, 2005