Revolting Rhymes Glossary

Revolting Rhymes Glossary

"I really dig"

I really like

Had Its Chips

A person's time has run out, and his or her luck has come to an end.

Save My Neck

Get to safety immediately

Alas! Alack!

Something a little stronger than the exhortation "Oh no!" that a person might say if they felt that a tragedy had befallen them.

On it like a dart

Moved incredibly quickly.

Horrid

Nasty, horrible.

Knickers

British term for panties.

Porridge

Oatmeal

Marmalade

Usually made from citrus fruit, chunkier version of jam or jelly.

Little Lad

Small son, little boy.

Sappy

Sentimental

Trifle

A small amount

Not on your nelly!

No way! Not happening!

Adore

Love

Indulging

Having too much of something one loves

Maiden

Young girl, young woman

Upper Crust

Upper class; top echelons of society

Disco

Dance party

Hang on a Tick

Wait a moment

Loo

Toilet

Spuds

Potatoes

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