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[UK] Oldie Jan. 13/2: He had been acquitted then, thanks to a cock-up made by a couple of greedy, bribe-seeking detectives.
at cock-up, n.
[UK] Oldie Jan. 14/1: I live in Shepherd’s Bush in London, the home of the hoodie.
at hoodie, n.
[UK] Oldie Jan. 67/1: Brigit [sic] Kendall’s Forum brings together ‘interesting minds’ with some screwball ideas.
at screwball, adj.
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