In trying to follow a (vague) fruit & veg theme: Watermelon - Oaf Marrow - What I fire from M'bow Pomegranate - Give me a glass of magma Mushroom - Husky's kennel
Proficient - angling competition for academics Ukip - a down-market hotel chain Predicate - a feline prize-winner directory - an honest politician [possibly also oxymoronic!] en-suite - a dessert listed on the menu and still available taffeta - a Greek cheese favoured by Welshmen
that's an oldie - but still funny - as in "Mr President, what is your policy regarding defence?" "Defence...well, de man wid' de nails am comin' ta fix it"
Debate - what is put on de hook to attract de fish. Define - what you get for travelling on de train without a ticket. Detest - see if it works. Debar - where you get de drinks. Depict - ancient tribe member. Design - it points de way Collier - like a collie but more so.
Not one that's very PC, but here goes:- HEBRIDES - are you sure that's a woman our Johnny is walking down the aisle with?
Loafing - Item on the ground --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Antwerp - Term of abuse, used by Dec. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Joculate - Tardy Scotsman
rectangular A drunken fisherman validate A night out with Jeeves. whimsical Like a detective novel by Dorothy L Sayers basilica Famous vehicle in Fawlty Towers. accessible Plan to visit wife of proprietor of above. brontosaurus Gift shop at Howarth Parsonage Museum.
Bradford (as pronounced by locals): A method of sending unruly children across a river. Wakefield : The post-surgery recovery area of a cottage hospital, OR an outdoor memorial service. Dewsbury : A Semitic funeral.