Saturday, 24 June 2023

'Can of Worms' by Chris Cottom

Can. verb
To have sufficient power
(see: Eyes Across The Office)

Cantab. abbrev
Of Cambridge
(see: Graduate Intake, Rugby Thighs)

Canaan. noun
Promised Land
(see: Milk And Honey)

Canyon. noun
Deep gorge eroded over many years
(see: Concealer)

Canteen. noun
Workplace restaurant
(see: Manager/Subordinate Bonding)

Can-do. adjective (colloquial)
Denoting a willing and positive attitude
(see: Working Late To Help You Finish That Report)

Canoodle. verb
Kiss and cuddle
(see: Working Late To Help You Finish That Report)



Cantilever. noun
Structural element that extends horizontally
(see: Underwired Bra)

Candle. noun
Ignitable wick embedded in wax
(see: Dimmer Switch, Marvin Gaye CD)

Canapé. noun
Appetiser
(see: Nibble)

Cantaloupe. noun
Small round musk melon with ribbed skin
(see: Forbidden Fruit)

Canter. verb
Riding speed
(see: Quite Fast)

Can. verb
Know how to
(see: Mentoring)

Candescent. adjective
White hot, dazzling
(see: Fingertips)

Candid. adjective
Unrestrained
(see: Toyboy)

Canard. noun
Baseless rumour
(see: Gossip)

Canker. noun
Something that consumes, destroys or irritates
(see: Lads’ Nights, Pretty Flatmate, Toilet Seat)

Cancel. verb
Call off
(see: Romantic Weekend Cottage With Hot Tub)

Can. verb
End
(see: Fling)

Candidate. noun
Suitable person
(see: Graduate Intake, Rugby Thighs, Next Year)

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