twirly

名词 n. 形容词 adj.
中文释义
英 /ˈtwɜː.liː/   

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An old age pensioner or other elderly person, especially one using public transport. Ireland,UK,derogatory,slang,sometimes
    — 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.
形容词 adj.
  1. Coiled or curly.

词形变化

twirlier comparative twirliest superlative twirlies plural

词源

词源 1
Etymology tree
English twirl
English -y
English twirly
From twirl + -y.
词源 2
Blend of too + early from the question "Am I too early [to use my pass]?" frequently asked of bus drivers, etc. by holders of OAP/senior citizen or similar travel passes that are not valid before a certain time (usually 9:30am).
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