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C J Dennis - Book Contents: Moods Of Ginger Mick
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               MOODS OF GINGER MICK

This book was dedicated to “THE BOYS WHO TOOK THE COUNT”

The image is the front cover of the 1918, Angus & Robertson edition though the poems are from the 1916 edition which had the Battle of the Wazzir. The 1918 version omitted this poem.

To view a poem just scroll down to the NOTES beneath this section

The final section of the book was a glossary which Dennis wrote was “For use with "The Sentimental Bloke" and "Ginger Mick."”

A.I.F.--Australian Imperial Forces.
Alley, to toss in the.--To give up the ghost.
Also ran, The.--On the turf, horses that fail to secure a leading place;
  hence, obscure persons, nonentities.
`Ammer-lock (Hammer-lock).--A favourite and effective hold in wrestling.
Ar.--An exclamation expressing joy, sorrow, surprise, etc., according
to the manner of utterance.
`Ard Case (Hard Case).--A shrewd or humorous person.
`Ayseed (Hayseed).--A rustic.
Back Chat.--Impudent repartee.
Back and Fill.--To vacillate; to shuffle.
Back the Barrer.--To intervene without invitation.
Barmy (Balmy).--Foolish; silly.
Beak.--A magistrate. (Possibly from Anglo-Saxon, Beag--a magistrate).
Beano.--A feast.
Beans.--Coins; money.
Beat.--Puzzled; defeated.
Beat, off the.--Out of the usual routine.
Beef (to beef it out).--To declaim vociferously.
Bellers (Bellows).--The lungs.
Biff.--To smite.
Bird, to give the.--To treat with derision.
Blighter.--A worthless fellow.
Bli` me.--An oath with the fangs drawn.
Blither.--To talk at random, foolishly.
Blob.--A shapeless mass.
Block.--The head. To lose or do in the block.--To become
flustered; excited; angry; to lose confidence. To keep the block.--To
   remain calm; dispassionate.
Block, the.--A fashionable city walk.
Bloke.--A male adult of the genus homo.
Blubber, blub.--To weep.
Bluff.--Cunning practice; make believe. v. To deceive; to mislead.
Bob.--A shilling.
Bokays.--Compliments, flattery.
Boko.--The nose.
Bonzer, boshter, bosker.--Adjectives expressing the superlative of
excellence.
Bong-tong.--Patrician (Fr. bon ton).
Boodle.--Money; wealth.
Book.--A bookie, q.v.
Bookie.--A book-maker (turf); one who makes a betting book on
sporting events.
Boot, to put in the.--To kick a prostrate foe.
Boss.--Master; employer.
Break (to break away, to do a break).--To depart in haste.
Breast up to.--To accost.
Brisket.--The chest.
Brown.--A copper coin.
Brums.--Tawdry finery (from Brummagem--Birmingham).
Buckley`s (Chance).--A forlorn hope.
Buck up.--Cheer up.
Bump.--To meet; to accost aggressively.
Bun, to take the.--To take the prize (used ironically).
Bundle, to drop the.--To surrender; to give up hope.
Bunk.--To sleep in a "bunk" or rough bed. To do a bunk.--To depart.
Bunnies, to hawk the.--To peddle rabbits.
Bus, to miss the.--To neglect opportunities.
Caboose.--A small dwelling.
Carlton.--A Melbourne Football Team.
Cat, to whip the.--To cry over spilt milk; i.e., to whip the cat that
  has spilt the milk.
C.B.--Confined to barracks.
Cert.--A certainty; a foregone conclusion.
Champeen.--Champion.
Chase yourself.--Depart; avaunt; "fade away." q.v.
Chat.--To address tentatively; to "word," q.v.
Cheque, to pass in one`s.--To depart this life.
Chest, to get it off one`s.--To deliver aspeech; express one`s feelings.
Chew, to chew it over; to chew the rag.--To sulk; to nurse a grievance.
Chiack.--Vulgar banter; coarse invective.
Chin.--To talk; to wag the chin.
Chip.--To "chat," q.v. Chip in.--To intervene.
Chiv.--The face.
Chow.--A native of far Cathay.
Chuck up.--To relinquish. Chuck off.--To chaff; to employ sarcasm.
Chump.--A foolish fellow.
Chunk.--A lump; a mass.
Clean.--Completely; utterly.
Click.--A clique; a "push."
Cliner.--A young unmarried female.
Clobber.--Raiment; vesture.
Cobber.--A boon companion.
Collect.--To receive one`s deserts.
Colour-line.--In pugilism, the line drawn by white boxers excluding
coloured fighters--for divers reasons.
Conk.--The nose.
Coot.--A person of no account (used contemptuously).
Cop.--To seize; to secure; also s., an avocation, a "job."
Cop (or Copper).--A police constable.
Copper-top.--Red head.
Copper show.--A copper mine.
Count, to take the.--In pugilism, to remain prostrate for ten counted
seconds, and thus lose the fight.
Cove.--A "chap" or "bloke." q.v. (Gipsy).
Cow.--A thoroughly unworthy, not to say despicable person, place,
thing or circumstance.
Crack.--To smite. s. A blow.
Crack a boo.--To divulge a secret; to betray emotion.
Crack hardy.--To suppress emotion; to endure patiently; to keep a secret.
Cray.--A crayfish.
Crib.--A dwelling.
Croak.--To die.
Crook.--A dishonest or evil person.
Crook.--Unwell; dishonest; spurious; fraudulent. Superlative, Dead
Crook.
Crool (cruel) the pitch.--To frustrate; to interfere with one`s
schemes or welfare.
Crust.--Sustenance; a livelihood.
Cut it out.--Omit it; discontinue it.
Dago.--A native of Southern Europe.
Dash, to do one`s.--To reach one`s Waterloo.
Date.--An appointment.
Dawg (dog).--A contemptible person; ostentation. To put on
  dawg.--To behave in an arrogant manner.
Dead.--In a superlative degree; very.
Deal.--To deal it out; to administer punishment; abuse, etc.
Deener.--A shilling (Fr. Denier. Denarius, a Roman silver coin).
Derry.--An aversion; a feud; a dislike.
Dickin.--A term signifying disgust or disbelief.
Dile (dial).--The face.
Dilly.--Foolish; half-witted.
Ding Dong.--Strenuous.
Dinkum.--Honest; true. "The Dinkum Oil."--The truth.
Dirt.--Opprobrium, a mean speech or action.
Dirty left.--A formidable left fist.
Divvies.--Dividends; profits.
Dizzy limit.--The utmost; the superlative degree.
Do in.--To defeat; to kill; to spend.
Done me luck.--Lost my good fortune.
Dope.--A drug; adulterated liquor. v. To administer drugs.
Dot in the eye, to.--To strike in the eye.
Douse.--To extinguish (Anglo-Saxon).
Drive a quill.--To write with a pen; to work in an office.
Duck, to do a.--(See "break.")
Duds.--Personal apparel (Scotch).
Dunno.--Do not know.
Dutch.--German; any native of Central Europe.
`Eads (Heads).--The authorities; inner council.
`Eadin`.--"Heading browns;" tossing pennies.
`Ead over Turkey.--Heels over head.
`Ead Serang.--The chief; the leader.
`Eavyweight.--A boxer of the heaviest class.
`Ell fer leather.--In extreme haste.
End up, to get.--To raise to one`s feet.
Fade away, to.--To retire; to withdraw.
Fag.--A cigarette.
Fair.--Extreme; positive.
Fair thing.--A wise proceeding; an obvious duty.
Fake.--A swindle; a hoax.
Finger.--An eccentric or amusing person.
Flam.--Nonsense, makebelieve.
Flash.--Ostentatious; showy but counterfeit.
Float, to.--To give up the ghost.
Fluff, a bit of.--A young female person.
Foot (me foot).--A term expressing ridicule.
Footer.--Football.
Frame.--The body.
Frill.--Affectation.
Funk, to.--To fear; to lose courage.
Furphy.--An idle rumour; a canard.
Galoot.--A simpleton.
Game.--Occupation; scheme; design.
Gawsave.--The National Anthem.
Gazob.--A fool; a blunderer.
Geewhizz.--Exclamation expressing surprise,
Get, to do a.--To retreat hastily.
Gilt.--Money; wealth.
Give, to.--In one sense, to care.
Gizzard.--The heart.
Glarssy.--The glassy eye; a glance of cold disdain. The Glassey
  Alley.--The favourite; the most admired.
Glim.--A light.
Going (while the going is good).--While the path is clear.
Gone (fair gone).--Overcome, as with emotion.
Goo-goo eyes.--Loving glances.
Gorspil-cove.--A minister of the Gospel.
Graft.--Work.
Grafter.--One who toils hard or willingly.
Griffin, the straight.--The truth; secret information.
Grip.--Occupation; employment.
Groggy.--Unsteady; dazed.
Grouch.--To mope; to grumble.
Grub.--Food.
Guff.--Nonsense.
Guy.--A foolish fellow.
Guy, to do a.--To retire.
Guyver.--Make-believe.
Handies.--A fondling of hands between lovers.
Hanfg out.--To reside; to last.
Hang-over.--The aftermath of the night before.
Hankies.--Handkerchiefs.
High-falutin`.--High sounding; boastful.
Hitch, to.--To wed.
Hitched.--Entangled in the bonds of holy matrimony.
Hit things up.--To behave strenuously; riotously.
Hot.--Excessive; extreme.
Hump, the.--A fit of depression.
Hump, to.--To carry as a swag or other burden.
Imshee.--Begone; retreat; to take yourself off.
Intro.--Introduction; knock-down. q.v.
It (to be It).--To assume a position of supreme importance.
Jab.--To strike smartly.
Jane.--A woman.
Jiff.--A very brief period.
Job, to.--To smite.
Joes.--Melancholy thoughts.
John.--A policeman.
Joint, to jump the.--To assume command; to occupy the "joint,"
i.e., establishment, situation, place of business.
Jolt, to pass a.--To deliver a short, sharp blow.
Jor.--The jaw.
Jorb (jo.--Avocation; employment.
Josser.--A simple fellow.
Jug.--A prison.
Keekin`.--Peeping.
Keeps, for.--For ever; permanently.
Kersplosh.--Splash.
Kid.--A child.
Kid, to.--To deceive; to persuade by flattery.
Kiddies.--Children.
Kid Stakes.--Pretence.
King Pin.--The leader; the person of chief importance.
Kip.--A small chip used for tossing pennies in the occult game of two-up.
Kipsie.--A house; the home.
Knob.--The head; one in authority.
Knock-down.--A ceremony insisted upon by ladies who decline to
  be "picked up"; a formal introduction.
Knock-out drops.--Drugged or impure liquor.
Knock-out punch.--A knock-down blow.
Knut.--A fop; a well-dressed idler.
Lark.--A practical joke; a sportive jest.
Lash.--Violence.
Ledding.--Leaden.
Leery.--Vulgar; low.
Leeuwin.--Cape Leeuwin on the South-West coast of Australia.
Lid.--The hat. To dip the lid.--To raise the hat.
Limit.--The end; the full length.
Line up.--To approach; to accost.
Lingo.--Language.
Lip.--Impertinence. To give it lip.--To talk vociferously.
Little Bourke.--Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia.
Little Lons.--Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia.
Lob, to.--To arrive.
`Loo.--Woolloomooloo, a part of Sydney.
Lumme.--Love me.
Lurk.--A plan of action; a regular occupation.
Mafeesh.--Finish; I am finished.
Mag.--To scold or talk noisily.
Mallee.--A species of Eucalypt; the country where the Mallee grows.
Mash.--To woo; to pay court. s. A lover.
Maul.--To lays hands upon, either violently or with affection.
Meet, a.--An assignation.
Mill.--A bout of fisticuffs.
Mix.--To mix it; to fight strenuously.
Mizzle.--To disappear; to depart suddenly.
Mo.--Abbreviation of "moment."
Moll.--A woman of loose character.
Moniker.--A name; a title; a signature.
Mooch.--To saunter about aimlessly.
Moon.--To loiter.
Mud, my name is.--i.e., I am utterly discredited.
Mug, to.--To kiss.
Mullock, to poke.--To deride; to tease.
Mushy.--Sentimental.
Nark.--s., a spoil-sport; a churlish fellow.
Nark, to.--To annoy; to foil.
Narked.--Angered; foiled.
Natchril.--Natural.
Neck, to get in the.--To receive severe punishment, i.e., "Where the
  chicken got the axe."
Nerve.--Confidence; impudence.
Nick.--Physical condition; good health.
Nipper.--A small boy.
Nose around, to.--To seek out inquisitively.
Nothing (ironically).--Literally "something considerable."
Odds, above the.--Beyond the average; outside the pale.
Oopizootics.--An undiagnosed complaint.
Orfis (office).--A warning; a word of advice; a hint.
Oricle (oracle), to work the.--To secure desired results.
Orl (all in).--Without limit or restriction.
`To Socks.--Gaily coloured hose.
Out, to.--To render unconscious with a blow.
Out, all.--Quite exhausted; fully extended.
Pack, to send to the.--To relegate to obscurity.
Pal.--A friend; a mate (Gipsy).
Pard.--A partner; a mate.
Pass (pass `im one).--To deliver a blow.
Pat, on one`s.--Alone; single-handed.
Peach.--A desirable young woman; "fresh as a peach."
Peb (pebble).--A flash fellow; a "larrikin."
Phiz.--The face.
Pick at.--To chaff; to annoy.
Pick up, to.--To dispense with the ceremony of a "knock-down" or
introduction.
Pilot cove.--A clergyman.
Pile it on.--To rant; to exaggerate.
Pinch.--To steal; to place under arrest.
Pip.--A fit of depression.
Pitch a tale.--To trump up an excuse; to weave a romance.
Plant.--To bury.
Plug.--To smite with the fist.
Plug along, to.--To proceed doggedly.
Plunk.--An exclamation expressing the impact of a blow.
Podgy.--Fat; plump.
Point.--The region of the jaw; much sought after by pugilists.
Point, to.--To seize unfair advantage; to scheme.
Pole, up the.--Distraught through anger, fear, etc.; also, disappeared,
vanished.
Pot, a.--A considerable amount; as a "pot of money."
Pot, the old.--The male parent (from "Rhyming Slang," the "old pot
and pan"--the "old man.")
Prad.--A horse.
Pug.--A pugilist.
Pull, to take a.--To desist; to discontinue.
Punch a cow.--To conduct a team of oxen.
Punter.--The natural prey of a "bookie." q.v.
Push.--A company of rowdy fellows gathered together for ungentle purposes.
Queer the pitch.--To frustrate; to fool.
Quid.--A sovereign, or pound sterling.
Quod.--Prison.
Rabbit, to run the.--To convey liquor from a public-house.
Rag, to chew the.--To grieve; to brood.
Rag, to sky the.--To throw a towel into the air in token of surrender
(pugilism).
Rain, to keep out of the.--To avoid danger; to act with caution.
Rat.--A street urchin; a wharf loafer.
Rattled.--Excited; confused.
Red `ot.--Extreme; out-and-out.
Registry.--The office of a Registrar.
Ribuck.--Correct, genuine; an interjection signifying assent.
Rile.--To annoy. Riled.--Roused to anger.
Ring, the.--The arena of a prize-fight
Ring, the dead.--A remarkable likeness.
Rise, a.--An accession of fortune; an improvement.
Rocks.--A locality in Sydney.
Rorty.--Boisterous; rowdy.
Roust, or Rouse.--To upbraid with many words.
`Roy.--Fitzroy, a suburb of Melbourne; its football team.
Run against.--To meet more or less unexpectedly.
Saints.--A football team of St. Kilda, Victoria,
Sandy blight.--Ophthalmia.
Savvy.--Common-sense; shrewdness.
School.--A club; a clique of gamblers, or others.
Scran.--Food.
Scrap.--Fight.
Set, to.--To attack; to regard with disfavour.
Set, to have.--To have marked down for punishment or revenge.
Shick, shickered.--Intoxicated.
Shicker.--Intoxicating liquor.
Shinty.--A game resembling hockey.
Shook.--Stolen; disturbed.
Shook, on.--Infatuated.
Shyin` or Shine.--Excellent; desirable.
Sight.--To tolerate; to permit; also to see; observe.
Sir Garneo.--In perfect order; satisfactory.
Sky the wipe.--See "Rag."
Skirt or bit of skirt.--A female.
Skite.--To boast. Skiter.--A boaster
Slab.--A portion; a tall, awkward fellow.
Slanter.--Spurious; unfair.
Slap-up.--Admirable; excellent.
Slats.--The ribs.
Slaver.--One engaged in the "white slave traffic."
Slick.--Smart; deft; quick.
Slope, to.--To elope; to leave in haste.
Sloppy.--Lachrymose; maudlin.
Slushy.--A toiler in a scullery.
Smooge.--To flatter or fawn; to bill and coo.
Smooger.--A sycophant; a courtier.
Snag.--A hindrance; formidable opponent.
Snake-`eaded.--Annoyed; vindictive.
Snake juice.--Strong drink.
Snare.--To acquire; to seize; to win.
Snide.--Inferior; of no account.
Snob.--A bootmaker.
Snout.--To bear a grudge.
Snouted.--Treated with disfavour.
Snuff, or snuff it.--To expire.
Sock it into.--To administer physical punishment.
Solid.--Severe; severely.
So-long.--A form of farewell.
Sool.--To attack; to urge on.
Soot, leadin`.--A chief attribute.
Sore, to get.--To become aggrieved.
Sore-head.--A curmudgeon.
Sour, to turn, or get.--To become pessimistic or discontented.
Spank.--To chastise maternal-wise.
Spar.--A gentle bout at fisticuffs.
Spare me days.--A pious ejaculation.
Specs.--Spectacles.
Splash.--To expend.
Splice.--To join in matrimony.
Spout.--To preach or speak at length.
Sprag.--To accost truculently.
Spruik.--To deliver a speech, as a showman.
Square.--Upright, honest.
Square an` all.--Of a truth; verily.
Squiz.--A brief glance.
Stand-orf.--Retiring; reticent.
Stajum.--Stadium, where prize-fights are conducted.
Stiffened.--Bought over.
Stiff-un.--A corpse.
Stoke.--To nourish; to eat.
Stop a pot.--To quaff ale.
Stoush.--To punch with the fist. s. Violence.
Straight, on the.--In fair and honest fashion.
Strangle-hold.--An ungentle embrace in wrestling.
Strength of it.--The truth of it; the value of it.
Stretch, to do a.--To serve a term of imprisonment.
Strike.--The innocuous remnant of a hardy curse.
Strike.--To discover; to meet.
Strong, going.--Proceeding with vigour.
`Struth.--An emaciated oath.
Stuff.--Money.
Stunt.--A performance; a tale.
Swad, Swaddy.--A private soldier.
Swank.--Affectation; ostentation.
Swap.--To exchange.
Swell.--An exalted person.
Swig.--A draught of water or other liquid.
Tabbie.--A female.
Take `em on.--Engage them in battle.
Take it out.--To undergo imprisonment in lieu of a fine.
Tart.--A young woman (contraction of sweetheart).
Tenner.--A ten-pound note.
Time, to do.--To serve a term in prison.
Time, to have no time for.--To regard with impatient disfavour.
Tip.--To forecast; to give; to warn.
Tip.--A warning; a prognostication; a hint.
Tipple.--Strong drink; to indulge in strong drink.
Toff.--An exalted person.
Togs.--Clothes.
Togged.--Garbed.
Tom.--A girl.
Tony.--Stylish.
Took.--Arrested; apprehended.
Top, off one`s.--Out of one`s mind.
Top off, to.--To knock down; to assault.
Touch.--Manner; mode; fashion.
Toss in the towel.--See "Rag."
Tough.--Unfortunate; hardy; also a "tug." q.v.
Tough luck.--Misfortune.
Track with.--To woo; to "go walking with."
Treat, a.--Excessively; abundantly.
Tucked away.--Interred.
Tug.--An uncouth fellow; a hardy rogue.
Tumble to, or to take a tumble.--To comprehend suddenly.
Turkey, head over.--Heels over head.
Turn down.--To reject; to dismiss.
Turn, out of one`s.--Impertinently; uninvited.
Twig.--To observe; to espy.
Two-up School.--A gambling den.
Umpty.--An indefinite numeral.
Upper-cut.--In pugilism, an upward blow.
Uppish.--Proud.
Up to us.--Our turn; our duty.
Vag, on the.--Under the provisions of the Vagrancy Act.
Wallop.--To beat; chastise.
Waster.--A reprobate; an utterly useless and unworthy person.
Waterworks, to turn on the.--To shed tears.
Welt.--A blow.
Wet, to get.--To become incensed; ill-tempered.
Whips.--Abundance.
White (white man).--A true, sterling fellow.
White-headed boy.--A favourite; a pet.
Willin`.--Strenuous; hearty.
Win, a.--Success.
Wise, to get.--To comprehend; to unmask deceit.
Wolf.--To eat.
Word.--To accost with fair speech.
Wot price.--Behold; how now!
Yakker.--Hard Toil.
Yap.--To talk volubly.
Yowling.--Wailing; caterwauling.
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