twirly
twirly · twirlies
An old age pensioner or other elderly person, especially one using public transportAn old age pensioner or other elderly person, especially one using public transport.
/ˈtwɜː.liː/
» Who's that with the twirly moustache?
Wer ist denn das da mit dem Schnauzbart?
Meaning
1 senses(Ireland, UK, derogatory, slang, sometimes)An old age pensioner or other elderly person, especially one using public transport.
Examples
1 sentencesWho's that with the twirly moustache?
deWer ist denn das da mit dem Schnauzbart? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Origin
Blend of too + early from the question "Am I too early [to use my pass]?" frequently askedBlend 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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