23 Entries Tagged “English”

Funny Phrases

21. Damp Squib

English for raining on a parade. Often mispronounced as "Damp Squid". See also English.

Added by MajrPayneNurAss on April 1, 2013| 2 Comments | You Like This |

Funny Jobs

22. Scullery Maid

The lowest rung on the ladder of Great House help; often preoccupied with plucking fowl and scaling fish. See also English, Old-Timey.

Added by Anthony on December 7, 2011| Comment | You Like This |

Funny Words

23. Bumbershoot

A colloquialism for umbrella. See also English.

Added by a Guest on September 3, 2011| 1 Comment | You Like This |

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