Page:The songs of a sentimental bloke (1917).djvu/131

From Wikisource
Jump to navigation Jump to search
This page has been validated.
GLOSSARY
127

Gorspil-cove.—A minister of the Gospel.

Graft.—Work.

Grafter.—One who toils hard or willingly.

Griffin, the straight.—The truth; secret information.

Grip.—Occupation; employment.

Groggy.—Unsteady; dazed.

Grouch.—To mope; to grumble.

Grub.—Food.

Guff.—Nonsense.

Guy.—A foolish fellow.

Guy, to do a.—To retire.

Guyver.—Make-believe.


Handies.—A fondling of hands between lovers.

Hang out.—To reside; to last.

Hang-over.—The aftermath of the night before.

Hankies.—Handkerchiefs.

High-falutin'.—High sounding; boastful.

Hitch, to.—To wed.

Hitched.—Entangled in the bonds of holy matrimony.

Hit things up.—To behave strenuously, riotously.

Hot.—Excessive; extreme.

Hump, the.—A fit of depression.

Hump, to.—To carry as a swag or other burden.

Imshee.—Begone; retreat; take yourself off.

Intro.—Introduction; knock-down, q.v.

It (to be It).—To assume a position of supreme importance.


Jab.—To strike smartly.

Jane.—A woman.

Jiff.—A very brief period.

Job, to.—To smite.