Topical Words – Compiled by Dick Shunery

Date: June 29, 2017 - Craic & Codology

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An occasional service to Phoenix readers explaining the meaning of certain words that have suddenly become newsworthy. This Week – DUP Origin. contraction of Do + up. To Do Up, to repair, to improve, to present oneself well. Eg “The party’s HQ is in a good location but it needs doing up a bit; say £2bn worth of… Read more »

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