Twirly

//ˈtwɜː.liː// adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An old age pensioner or other elderly person, especially one using public transport. British, Ireland, derogatory, slang, sometimes

    "Some passengers do try to use passes fraudulently and the time restriction on OAP passes can sometimes lead to arguments (the so-called "twirlies" — "Am I too early?") but seldom to assaults."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Coiled or curly.

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Example

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"Who's that with the twirly moustache?"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From twirl + -y.

Etymology 2

Blend of too + early from the question "Am I too early [to use my pass]?" frequently asked of bus drivers, etc. by holders of OAP/senior citizen or similar travel passes that are not valid before a certain time (usually 9:30am).

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