10 definitions by benbisley
A British term used to rebuke a small boy who takes favours and presents for granted without giving appropriate thanks: also used after other discourtesies. Usually used by his mother.
Lady Muck is the feminine equivalent.
Lady Muck is the feminine equivalent.
Mother Alex, say thank-you when I give you your sandwiches. Who do you think you are: Lord Muck?
Mother Alice, don't just sit there like Lady Muck when you can see I need a hand with passing round the plates.
Mother Alice, don't just sit there like Lady Muck when you can see I need a hand with passing round the plates.
by benbisley July 27, 2008
A spiteful exchange between two enemies each of whom seeks to injure the other.
It can be physical or verbal.
It can be physical or verbal.
After a boundary dispute the croquet game degenerated into a needle-match.
It was clear across the hotel dining room that Rebecca and Susan were part-way through a needle-match. And I knew who would win. Susan was no match for Rebecca, with her mental agility and mordant wit.
It was clear across the hotel dining room that Rebecca and Susan were part-way through a needle-match. And I knew who would win. Susan was no match for Rebecca, with her mental agility and mordant wit.
by benbisley September 16, 2008
A woman who makes her advancement in life by using questionable and amoral means. She may use financial, emotional and sexual deceits.
Adeline of Headington was a Victorian adventuress who bankrupted several prominent men. She then watched their plight with some amusement.
Bridget (Linda Fiorentino) in 'The Last Seduction' is the ultimate modern adventuress. She will murder to achieve her ends.
Bridget (Linda Fiorentino) in 'The Last Seduction' is the ultimate modern adventuress. She will murder to achieve her ends.
by benbisley March 25, 2008