Digger Smith eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 71 pages of information about Digger Smith.

Digger Smith eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 71 pages of information about Digger Smith.

Chap.—­A “bloke” or “cove.” 
Chuck off—­To chaff; to employ sarcasm. 
Chuck up.—­To relinquish. 
Chump.—­A foolish fellow. 
Cobber—­A boon companion. 
Coot.—­A person of no account (used contemptuously). 
Cove—­A “chap” or “bloke.” q.v. (Gipsy). 
Cow.—­A thoroughly unworthy, not to say despicable person,
     place, thing or circumstance. 
Crack—­To smite. 
Crack hardy.—­To suppress emotion; to endure patiently;
              to keep a secret. 
Crook.—­Unwell; dishonest; spurious; fraudulent. 
        Superlative, dead crook. 
Crook.—­A dishonest or evil person. 
Crool.—­To frustrate; to interfere with.

Dead.—­In a superlative degree; very. 
Deal.—­A “hand” at cards. 
Digger.—­An infantryman; a comrade. 
Dilly.—­Foolish; half-witted. 
Dinkum.—­Honest; true. 
Dipped.—­Mentally deficient. 
Dizzy limit—­The utmost; the superlative degree. 
Dope.—­A drug. 
Dud.—­No good; ineffective; used up.

Fag.—­A cigarette. 
Final, to run one’s.—­To die. 
Final kick.—­Final leave. 
Fly.—­A turn; a try.

Game.—­Occupation; scheme; design. 
Grandstand play.—­Playing to the gallery. 
Groggy.—­Unsteady. 
Grouch.—­To mope; to grumble.

Hokey Fly, by the.—­A mild expletive,
                    without any particular meaning. 
Hump, to—­To carry, as a swag or other burden.

Job.—­Work, occupation. 
John ’Op (or Jonop)—­Policeman. 
Jolt.—­A blow.

Keep one down.—­Take a drink. 
Kick.—­Leave. 
Kick about.—­To loaf or hang about. 
Kid—­A child. 
Kid, to.—­To deceive; to persuade with flattery. 
Lob, to—­To arrive. 
Lurk—­A plan of action; a regular occupation. 
Moniker.—­A name; a title; a signature. 
Mug.—­A simpleton.

Nail.—­Catch. 
Nark.—­s., a spoil—­sport; a churlish fellow. 
Nark, to.—­To annoy; to foil. 
Neck and neck.—­Side by side. 
Nix.—­Nothing. 
Nod, on the.—­Without payment.

Pal.—­A friend; a mate (Gipsy). 
Part.—­Give; hand over. 
Pins.—­Legs. 
Pull, to take a.—­To desist; to discontinue. 
Pull off.—­Desist. 
Pull my (or your) leg.—­To deceive or get the best of. 
Punter.—­The natural prey of bookmakers (betting men). 
Push up daisies, to.—­To be interred.

Quid.—­A sovereign, or pound sterling.

Rag.—­Song in rag time. 
Rattled—­Excited; confused. 
Recomeniber.—­Remember. 
Renege.—­To fail to follow suit (in playing cards); to quit. 
Rile—­To annoy. 
Riled—­Roused to anger. 
Ringer.—­Expert. 
Rook, to.—­To “take down.” 
Rouse (or Roust).—­To upbraid with many words. 
Ructions.—­Growling; argument. 
Run ’is final.—­Died.

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