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    What is the story behind the euphemism 'tulip' and are there other ContractorUK specific terms we should know?

    #2
    The swear filter swaps words out so i you try say s h i t it replaces it with tulip..

    Although twunt comes to mind and that isn't the swear filter........
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      #3
      daffodil
      While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

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        #4
        Originally posted by Taita View Post
        What is the story behind the euphemism 'tulip' and are there other ContractorUK specific terms we should know?
        I believe pimps are the agents making us the whores.

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            #6
            Andyw
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            more?
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              #7
              "Just like MF"

              A term that means you're the best.
              What happens in General, stays in General.
              You know what they say about assumptions!

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                #8
                Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                The swear filter swaps words out so i you try say s h i t it replaces it with tulip..

                Although twunt comes to mind and that isn't the swear filter........
                Now I understand that little mix up we had when you said you were bringing me back tulips from Amsterdam.

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                  #9
                  Thank you for enlightening me!:

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                    #10
                    Sockie
                    Vote Corbyn ! Save this country !

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