Meaning of Twirly | Babel Free

Definitions

An old age pensioner or other elderly person, especially one using public transport.

British, Ireland, derogatory, slang, sometimes

Equivalents

Examples

“Some passengers do try⟳ to use⟳ passes fraudulently and the time restriction on OAP passes can sometimes lead⟳ to arguments (the so-called "twirlies" — "Am I too early?") but seldom to assaults.”

“These are a great hit with "Twirlies" (senior citizens, infamous for using their bus passes "too-early" before rush⟳ hour fades).”

“I once had a twirly get⟳ on my bus, well I have⟳ had several hundred actually but that's beside the point⟳!”

“He'd been so desperate to go to the toilet that he'd parked the bus, locked the twirlies on it and run⟳ through the gully home!”

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