A Universal Language – Trousers!

It struck me recently that there is a word of near comprehensive application and functionality, and that word is ‘Trousers’. It’s a lovely auditory word, the kind that is a pleasure to say under almost all circumstances. It can be whispered or shouted with equal facility most times of the day. A moment’s thought followed by a swift perusal of the examples below will convince you I am right.

Trousers!            (Mild oath)

Trousers!             (Amazed disbelief)

Trousers!             (Delight)

TROU-SERSSSSS!             (War cry)

Get your trousers on!           (Hurry up)

Don’t forget your trousers.   (Various)

Of course we must not forget the singular:

You Trouser        (Praise)

You complete and utter Trouser.              (Fair comment/criticism)

To Trouser          (Sharp practice, financial or otherwise, admirable behaviour or not.)

I’m sure you can think of plenty more examples. Until then, I salute your trousers!

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