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THE SENTIMENTAL BLOKE

Blither.—To talk at random, foolishly.

Blob.—A shapeless mass.

Block.—The head. To lose or do in the block. To become flustered; excited; angry; to lose confidence. To keep the block. To remain calm; dispassionate.

Block, the.—A fashionable city walk.

Bloke.—A male adult of the genus homo.

Blubber, blub.—To weep.

Bluff.—Cunning practice; make-believe, v. To deceive; to mislead.

Bob.—A shilling.

Bokays.—Compliments; flattery.

Boko.—The nose.

Bong-tong.—Patrician (Fr. bon ton).

Bonzer, boshter, bosker.—Adjectives expressing the superlative of excellence.

Boodle.—Money; wealth.

Book.—A bookie, q.v.

Bookie.—A book-maker (turf); one who makes a betting book on sporting events.

Boot, to put in the.—To kick a prostrate foe.

Boss.—Master; employer.

Break (to break away, to do a break).—To depart in haste.

Breast up to.—To accost.

Brisket.—The chest.

Brown.—A copper coin.

Brums.—Tawdry finery (from Brummagem—Birmingham).

Buckley's (Chance).—A forlorn hope.

Buck up.—Cheer up.

Bump.—To meet; to accost aggressively.

Bun, to take the.—To take the prize (used ironically).

Bundle, to drop the.—To surrender; to give up hope.

Bunk.—To sleep in a "bunk" or rough bed. To do a bunk. To depart.