Caravan or motor home (derogatory).
Grockle Shell
GROK-ul SHELL
ˈɡrɒkəl ʃɛl
Noun
Example Sentences
"Grockle shells everywhere in summer."
"Road's blocked by grockle shells."
Etymology & History
Derogatory West Country term for tourist caravan or motorhome. Combination of grockle (tourist) and shell (their mobile home). Used across Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire.
Word Details
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Region
West Country
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Era
1970s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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