1,675 words found

Boris Bus

BORIS BUS /boris bus/
Noun
The New Routemaster bus introduced during Boris Johnson's tenure as London Mayor. These modern double-decker buses were designed to evoke…
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Boris Bike

BORIS BIKE /boris bike/
Noun
The public bicycle hire scheme in London, officially called "Santander Cycles". Named after Boris Johnson who introduced them as Mayor…
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BoJo

BOJO /หˆbojo/
Noun
Nickname for Boris Johnson, British politician who served as Mayor of London (2008-2016) and later as Prime Minister. The nickname…
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The Knowledge

/รฐษ™ หˆnษ’lษชdส’/
Noun
The comprehensive knowledge of London's streets, landmarks, and routes that black cab drivers must master to obtain their license. Candidates…
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Tube

/tjuหb/
Noun
The London Underground Network, the rapid transit system serving Greater London and surrounding areas. First opened in 1863, it's the…
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Mingebag

MINGEBAG /หˆmiล‹ebag/
Noun
A contemptible or cheap person
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Maggot

MAGGOT /หˆmaggot/
Noun
A despicable or insignificant person
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Ligger

LIGGER /หˆliggษ™/
Noun
A freeloader or gate-crasher
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Gannet

GANNET /หˆgannet/
Noun
A greedy person
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Chuffer

CHUFFER /หˆtสƒuffษ™/
Noun
An annoying person
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