Andy's definitions

pomo

Abbreviation for postmodernism. Usually hostile.

The journal took a pomo turn round about 1990, but it seems to have recovered since.

by Andy May 7, 2004

strap me

To loan someone money.

"Can you strap me some cash?"

by andy August 30, 2003

father-engulfer

A "politically correct" alternative to "motherfucker", apparently for using when you want to swear at a woman. (Yes, apparently, you can be PC and still swear - as long as you don't imply a masculine standard of sexual normality by using male-gendered swear-words against women).

It implies the "engulfing" of the dick in the fanny.

Actually, I think this is quite a cool insult, PC or not. It is especially good because you can use it against PC people.

c.f. father-encloser.

Oh fuck off, you stupid PC father-engulfer!

by Andy April 27, 2004

lathi-charge

Term used to describe a mode of attack favoured by Indian cops when attacking protesters. Basically the same as a baton-charge, but using long sticks known as lathis. In a lathi-charge, pigs run at a crowd and start randomly beating the nearest people with five-foot-long bamboo rods.

The roadblock lasted for three hours before police used tear gas and lathi-charge to break it up. Protesters later regrouped outside the police headquarters to continue their agitation.

by Andy February 7, 2005

sparked out

Used when refering to a person with decorations such as gold or platinum in their teeth

That guys grill is all sparked out.

by Andy January 13, 2005

autonome

German word for autonomism. Sometimes used in the English-speaking world because of the importance of the movement in Germany, where it is particularly associated with militant direct action and direct resistance to police violence.

In contrast to autonomism and autonomia, this word refers to an individual activist in the movement as well as to the movement itself (in its plural forms). It seems to be used instead of a general appelation.

Autonomes were in the forefront of mobilising to smash the Nazi demonstration.

by Andy April 21, 2004

nolsie

A member of Labour Students. Sometimes, but not always, a term of abuse. Widely used by student activists.

It came about a while ago, when Labour Students was officially called National Organisation of Labour Students (NOLS) - hence "nolsie". The name has vanished but the nickname hasn't.

The nolsies have all got their tongues up Tony Blair's arse.

Don't vote for him, he's a frigging nolsie.

Me? No, I can't support your campaign, I'm a nolsie for goodness sake.

by Andy April 20, 2004