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Definitions for Twangling

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The offspring of Jimmy Hedrix

Bob Harrison, Lichfield

a)an elastic band tied around the scrotum of an animal for the purpose of castration b) punishment by the pubic for getting caught in a "stingo"

C Simon, Lichfield

The taking hold of a particularly long moustache hair from the upper lip and rotating it between thumb and forefinger. Generally considered an unattractive behaviour at mealtimes.

Chris Stanley, Lichfield

The offspring of the Birmingham Band 'The Twang'

Mr Milligan, Erdington

Playing with a 'Twix'

Gursharan Kang, Birmingham

A device for holding up a nylon stocking.

D. Harper, Stonnall

Two identical people fishing (see also: Twanglers)

David Nash, Sutton Coldfield

The act of idly winding a few strands of one’s own hair around a finger and staring into space thinking of nothing but the fun you’re having winding your soft silky hair around your finger. Best enjoyed with freshly washed hair and absolutely nothing pressing on your mind.

Hazel Ward, Birmingham

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