Noun Phrase | Insult
Encyclopedia of British Slang
DEAD TING
Noun Phrase | Moderate | Insult
DEAD TING Pronunciation: /d?d t??/ Part of Speech: Noun Phrase Severity Level: Moderate Category: Insult
Definition
Urban slang describing someone considered unattractive or dull.
Usage
Shes a dead ting.
Cultural Insight
Associated with London youth speech. Can be harsh.
Assessment
Strong appearance-based insult.
Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. Contact: editor@prat.uk
