Wordie: Toff: Comments

Comment by crunchysaviour, 2 months ago

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:10:27 +0000

"In Cardiff, Chris and Matt are sat in a boat on the river.
'One does find it hard
if one is treated with such disregard,'
complains Chris.
'Stuff that!' moans Matt.
The toff and the tough have a tiff on the Taff."

(John Hegley)

Comment by Prolagus, 2 months ago

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:30:30 +0000

Anthony, bullied at school
Get your own back now you are cool
Or are you scared bunking off though you're a toff
It's all gone wrong again, you've got Double Math.

(Lord Anthony, by Belle and Sebastian)

Comment by chained_bear, 3 months ago

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:36:31 +0000

No, no, it doesn't have to be "edifying"! (HA!! Wait till you see some of the links on this site... You'll definitely want to keep your sense of humor.) I sensed you were appalled by the site, and thought that I might be as well. So if it's shocking, not for the faint of heart, or controversial, it might be good to mention that when you (very helpfully) post the URL or link on a word page. Just a friendly suggestion!

Thanks for clarifying. I appreciate it.

Comment by logos, 3 months ago

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:36:01 +0000

To me, words add to the joy of life. I believe language should tend to elevate the speaker and the listener. When I saw "toff" and did some Googleing, I came across some negative concepts about class structure in England. Not being familiar with the topic, I was appalled to see the site I am referring to. Must a word edify to be discussed here? I love all you wordsmiths and wordies out there! It is a joy to be here. I am a newbie to this site.

Comment by chained_bear, 3 months ago

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:26:51 +0000

Logos? After your first statement, I'm thinking I might not want to visit that site. Can you explain a bit more about what's on there, and why the link might be useful for wordies eager for knowledge?

Comment by logos, 3 months ago

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:13:25 +0000

A word that reveals deep class hatred. Go to www.toffscum.com.

Comment by brtom, about 1 year ago

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 16:58:33 +0000

In Grafton street Master Dignam saw a red flower in a toff's mouth and a swell pair of kicks on him and he listening to what the drunk was telling him and grinning all the time.
Joyce, Ulysses, 10