The Vulgar TongueMADAM. A kept madam; a kept mistress.
A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)
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NIG. The clippings of money. Nigging; clipping. Nigler, a clipper. Cant.
A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)
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COCK HOIST. A cross buttock.
A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)
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numerama« Let him cook », « cooked » : que veulent dire ces expressions qu’on croise sur le net?
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« Let him cook », « I’m cooked » : derrière ces expressions très culinaires se cachent deux façons opposées de commenter une situation. L’une laisse espérer un coup de génie, l’autre actera qu’il n’y-->
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« Let him cook », « I’m cooked » : derrière ces expressions très culinaires se cachent deux façons opposées de commenter une situation. L’une laisse espérer un coup de génie, l’autre actera qu’il n’y-->
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Vous entendez tout le monde dire « je suis cooked » ? Voici pourquoi
« Let him cook », « I’m cooked » : derrière ces expressions très culinaires se cachent deux façons opposées de commenter une situation. L’une laisse espérer un coup de génie, l’autre actera qu’il n’y a plus grand-chose à sauver. Le champ lexical culinaire a bien changé en 2026. Si vous traînez un tant soit peu sur
GUMPTION, or RUM GUMPTION. Docility, comprehension, capacity.
A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)
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CROCUS, or CROCUS METALLORUM. A nick name for a surgeon of the army and navy.
A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)
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JosephI am so ignorant of pop culture, slang used by different generations, and memes that I usually don’t even know what I don’t know about such things. My wife is amazed at my ignorance in these areas. I’m presently clueless about the gooses and eggs memes. I don’t care. Don’t tell me. There are other questions I’d really like to ask. But, there are things one does not talk about.
Lydia ConwellI found out yesterday that the word 'Cobblers' is in fact rhyming slang:
Clobber's awls
GOOSEBERRY. He played up old gooseberry among them; said of a person who, by force or threats, suddenly puts an end to a riot or disturbance.
A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)
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LOUSE BAG. A black bag worn to the hair or wig.
A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)
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