DanEvans's definitions

stats

n.pl. Statutory Notices pasted on hardboard and erected on lamp columns by the local council in advance of parking restrictions/roadworks etc.

I had to put some stats up on Thornbury road for the roadworks next week

by DanEvans April 9, 2010

Putterspoons

A name for Wetherspoons, a UK chain of pubs and bars, so named for all the old putters that drink there

"We could go to Putterspoons for a burger if you like"

by DanEvans April 6, 2010

Putterfield's

A name for the downmarket UK supermarket chain Somerfield, due to it's popularity with old putters

"I'll pop down to Putterfield's for some booze"

by DanEvans April 6, 2010

Putter Bin

n. The reduced-to-clear shelf in a supermarket, so call as all the cheapskate old putters gather around it looking for something for nothing.

"There might be some bargains in the putter bin"

by DanEvans April 6, 2010

yaffle

v. yaffling, yaffled; to waffle in an officious, patronising and anally-retentive way. After the Bagpuss character Professor Yaffle

The boss was yaffling on about the mugs not being on saucers again! Yaffle, yaffle, yaffle! I'm sick of it!

by DanEvans April 6, 2010

Wobun

A place in Bedfordshire used as an intersection for aircraft flying north and northwest out of Heathrow during westerly ops

Speedbird two seven niner cleared to Los Angeles on the Wobun two foxtrot, squawk eight eight niner two

by DanEvans April 6, 2010

birdshit

n. colloq. The more trivial instruments of the percussion section of an orchestra or band, namely the triangle, tambourine, sleigh bells, vibraslap, mark tree. Usally played by the more junior members of the percussion section.

Looks like I'm gonna have to play the birdshit instruments again!

by DanEvans April 6, 2010