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Anthemis

A smart, beautiful and witty woman.

In her biography of Marilyn Monroe, Chamberwell tours the mythomania of her admirers, who desire the world to see her not as a hapless woman consumed by a desire for celebrity and love, but as an anthemis, invested with equal parts beauty, intelligence and wit.

by Les goddams October 3, 2020


Chiswick Tractor

A large cargo bike, either electric or pedal powered, often seen on the school run in West London transporting children.

Originally coined during the 2020 pandemic in Chiswick, London when cars were restricted, particularly around schools, and new cycle lanes put in.

It has since been popularised and refers to any cargo bike ridden in an urban area.

Named in reference to the Chelsea Tractor as it has a similar type of well heeled owner and is seen as a status symbol and environmental statement by some.

Maggie, you should definitely ditch the car and get a Chiswick Tractor to Dodge the LTNs.

by Les goddams February 9, 2022


Chipster

Slang British word for a car driver who is adept at rat running - navigating to a destination by avoiding major roads and only using minor residential roads and cut throughs, via the use of advanced local or route knowledge and Sat Nav. CHIPS is British army slang for urban warfare (Causing Havoc In People's Streets) and is a combination of CHIPS and Hipster.

Ken was a total Chipster today - he took the Audi from Richmond to Chiswick in 6 minutes, avoiding Hogarth - totally messed with the Hounslow LTNs.

by Les goddams March 22, 2021

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Granary

An old people's home.

I'm heading over to the granary this afternoon to see Great Grandma Mabel.

by Les goddams October 3, 2020