teetotal
not drinking alcohol at all
Episode vocabulary
Peaky Blinders S1E5: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 5DramaCrime
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peaky
looking pale and unhealthy
spanking
a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand
blinder
a very good shot, pass, or piece of play in football
mangle
to badly damage something by tearing, crushing, or cutting it
fritter
a small cake made by frying batter, sometimes with fruit or other ingredients
ringmaster
the person who introduces the acts in a circus
parley
to meet with an opposing side to discuss terms
barmaid
a woman who serves drinks in a bar or pub
adieu
goodbye; used when leaving someone
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
scuttle
to move quickly with short, light steps
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bookmaker
a person or company that accepts bets and sets the odds
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
usurp
to take power, a role, or a position by force or unfairly
infest
to spread in large numbers and cause damage or problems
prizing
to value something very highly
heathen
a person who does not follow a major religion, especially one who is not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim
broomstick
the long handle of a broom
gramophone
an old machine for playing records
snug
warm, comfortable, and close-fitting
discord
disagreement or lack of harmony between people or groups