Thursday, 1 June 2023

Puzzling Headline Time...


I can't be the only one who misread that as 'biking', surely? 

But no, it's a pretty archaic term, yet it's correct. Clearly, 'NewburyToday' believes it has a very well-read readership... 

H/T: Ian J via email

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3 comments:

  1. Doonhamer1 June 2023 at 10:26

    Maybe that was how Sgt Bilko got his name. Appropriate.
    Anything that expands vocabulary is a good thing. Especially if a word starts with a plosive.

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  2. Anonymous1 June 2023 at 11:14

    Making off without payment or, as the vehicle played were allegedly cloned, straight forward theft. Of course, it's either the fault of Brexit, or fuel is racist. I wonder if the CCTV footage is any good?
    Penseivat

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  3. JuliaM4 June 2023 at 05:46

    "Anything that expands vocabulary is a good thing. "

    Oh, fully agree!

    "Of course, it's either the fault of Brexit, or fuel is racist."

    😁

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