Tom Gates

Glossary

(Which means explanations for stuff that might sound a bit ODD.)

  • A4: it's a paper size
  • Biscuits: cookies
  • Climbing Frame: jungle gym
  • E-numbers: food additives
  • Lurgy: an imaginary disease
  • Manky: disgusting or revolting
  • Mate: friend
  • Pants: underwear
  • Plaster: bandage
  • Pudding: dessert
  • Queue: line of people
  • Rumbled: busted or caught
  • Squash: fruit flavoured drink
  • Tannoy: P.A. system
  • Water pot: cup of water
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