61. “Pinch punch first of the month”
“First of the month, pinch punch. All returns are final “is a common schoolyard rhyme that is given between pals on the first day of a new month, along with a pinch and a punch.
The recipient can respond with “a slap and a kick for being so quick” followed by a slap and a kick if the joker forgets to state “no returns of any type.”
According to the Metro, the playground custom dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was believed that a “pinch” of salt might weaken witches, and that a “punch” could completely exile them. In order to fend off witches and ill luck in the near future, people would “pinch punch, first of the month.”
Nowadays, youngsters generally use it as a means of playing practical jokes on their pals.
Punch in the beginning of the month, pinch!
“Ha! For being so swift, give me a smack and a kick!”
62. “Pissed”
In the US, “pissed” often refers to “mad.” In contrast, someone who is “pissed” in the UK is presumably intoxicated.
Oh, don’t bother him; he’s irate.
63. “Pop your clogs”
To “pop your clogs” is to pass away.
It is generally accepted that Northern manufacturing workers during the industrial revolution coined this upbeat saying. Employees had to put on tough clogs when working on the manufacturing floor to protect their feet.
The word “cock” developed into “pop,” and when someone “cocked” their clogs, their toes pointed up in the air as they lay down dead.
“Have you heard the news about John’s grandfather? He must have busted his clogs.”
64. “Poppycock”
“Poppycock” is a term that refers to gibberish, garbage, or simply false statements.
This term is uniquely British and comes from the Dutch words “pap” and “kak,” which mean “soft” and “dung,” respectively.
What a bunch of nonsense!
65. “Quids in”
Someone who is “quids in” has made an investment in a chance that will presumably greatly benefit them.
British slang for “pounds” is “quid,” where “five quid” denotes $5.
“If everything goes as planned, he’ll be cash in.”
66. “Round”
In the pub, you could purchase a “round” of drinks for your pals with the idea that they will later individually purchase a drink for you.
“It’s whose round, right? Has Steve got it?”
These were the last of my round, so no way.
67. “Shambles”
A “shambles” might be used to indicate a disorganized mess or a chaotic setting.
“What’s going on here? This mess is terrible!”
68. “Shirty”
“Shirty” is a term used to describe someone who is irritable or short-tempered.
This slang’s definition has been hotly contested. Short-tempered because the term “shirt” is derived from the Norse word meaning “short.” Others, however, think that the word “shirty” implies being untidy.
“Mister, don’t get shirty with me.”
69. “Skew-whiff”
When something is “skew-whiff,” it is off-center.
Is it just me, or does the painting seem a little off-center?
70. “Skive”
Skiving is the practice of absenting oneself from work or school, frequently by feigning illness.
The word “skive” comes from the French verb “esquiver,” which means “to slink away.”
He skipped class on a weekday so that we could all visit Thorpe Park.
