What is a knocking shop?

noun. British a slang word for brothel.
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What does knocking mean in slang?

British slang to have sexual intercourse with (a person) knock a person into the middle of next week informal to hit a person with a very heavy blow.
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What is knocking in simple words?

knock verb (MAKE NOISE)

to repeatedly hit something, producing a noise: She knocked on the window to attract his attention. There's someone knocking on/at the door.
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What is knocking with example?

A sound made when someone taps on a door to be let in is an example of a knock. When you bang your elbow on the door, this is an example of a knock to the elbow. noun. To make a pounding or clanking noise. The car engine is knocking.
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What does knock on wood mean slang?

Express a wish that something will or will not occur, as in This last round of treatment should have cured her, knock on wood. This expression alludes to an ancient superstition that literally knocking on or touching wood will ward off evil spirits. [ c. 1900]
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What is a knocking shop in British slang?

noun. British a slang word for brothel.
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What does it mean to knock a girl up?

1. rude slang To impregnate someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "knock" and "up." I really hope I didn't knock her up—I'm not ready to be a dad! 2. To awaken or call for someone by knocking at their door.
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What is the meaning of knuck?

noun. Informal. knuckle. knucks, Slang. a pair of brass knuckles.
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What is a knuckle sandwich mean?

Definition of knuckle sandwich

slang. : a punch in the mouth.
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Is knuckles stronger than Sonic?

There are several times when his strength is compared to Sonic's speed. As a matter of fact, the rate of Knuckles' strength is equal to the rate of how fast Sonic can run. Because Sonic can run between Mach 1 and Mach 5, that would mean that Knuckles can effectively lift between 100 and 500 metric tons.
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What does knucklehead mean in slang?

noun. plural knuckleheads. Britannica Dictionary definition of KNUCKLEHEAD. [count] US, informal. : a stupid person : dummy.
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What is the word for pregnant in England?

Up The Duff

This British slang for pregnant has its root in duff, a type of boiled or steamed pudding, as the BBC explained. Pregnant bellies are said to look like pudding, thus the name. It's kind of a stretch, but the term is still popular today.
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What do you call pregnant woman?

"gravida" is a medical term for a pregnant woman.
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What does heavily pregnant mean?

phrase. DEFINITIONS1. a heavily pregnant woman has a very large stomach because her baby will be born soon. Synonyms and related words. Pregnant and be pregnant.
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What is a hooker house?

: a building in which prostitutes are available : brothel.
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Can a girl and a girl get pregnant?

Two cisgender women (meaning assigned female at birth) in a relationship cannot become pregnant without some form of assisted reproductive technology (ART). The reasoning goes back to basic biology and how an embryo is formed. To create an embryo, a sperm cell and egg cell must meet in some way.
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Can men get pregnant?

'" Since 2000, several hoax web sites have appeared on the Internet purporting to describe the world's first pregnant man. While some rely on legitimate scientific claims, no such experiment has ever been reported.
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Is sperm good for the baby during pregnancy?

Is sperm safe for a pregnant woman? Sperm is typically considered safe for pregnant women and babies.
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How do I know if my wife is carrying?

The most common early signs and symptoms of pregnancy might include:
  1. Missed period. If you're in your childbearing years and a week or more has passed without the start of an expected menstrual cycle, you might be pregnant. ...
  2. Tender, swollen breasts. ...
  3. Nausea with or without vomiting. ...
  4. Increased urination. ...
  5. Fatigue.
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What does stick her up the duff mean?

'Up the duff' is a euphemism for pregnant. It is used most commonly, although not exclusively, to describe unplanned pregnancy.
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What do the British call kids?

The word bairn, for a literal or figurative “child,” remains in use in contemporary Scotland and Northern England.
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What does crackhead mean in slang?

noun. plural crackheads. Britannica Dictionary definition of CRACKHEAD. [count] informal. : a person who smokes the illegal drug crack.
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What is it called when someone rubs their knuckles on your head?

Definition of noogie

: the act of rubbing one's knuckles on a person's head so as to produce a mildly painful sensation.
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What is the meaning of chuckle head?

chucklehead. / (ˈtʃʌkəlˌhɛd) / noun. informal a stupid person; blockhead; dolt.
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How fast is fox Tails?

When in flight, Tails can move at incredible speeds, reaching that of 768 Mph, and can even go fast enough to keep up with Sonic. This makes Tails one of the fastest characters in the series, right behind, or even at the same speed as Sonic.
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