Roger’s PROFANISAURUS
ace in the hole 1. phr. In an argument, a decisive or overwhelming fact that is kept in reserve until needed. 2. phr. Encomium in praise of a skilled sexual partner. ‘Say what you like about the vicar, but he’s ace in the hole.’
afterdrop 1. n. medic. In first aid, a situation where body temperature continues to fall, even when the casualty has reached a warmer environment. 2. n. On a hot day, the phenomenon of a cheap bog seat clattering down after sticking to the backs of the legs.
and now it’s time for the news where you are 1. exclam. Stock introduction used at the end of glamorous national news broadcasts to announce the drab, plebeian local headlines about cats stuck up trees and whatnot, read by a bitter alcoholic. 2. exclam. Humorous preamble to a muckraking soundbite from an anonymous source.
arsematic n. medic. One who makes it difficult for others to breathe.
back-burner 1. n. Notional thing upon which plans are put in order to avoid ever having to do them. 2. n. The inevitable result of a delicious hot curry. ‘Will you
