short sharp shock
English
editEtymology
editCoined by W. S. Gilbert in the song "I Am So Proud" from The Mikado, referring euphemistically to a beheading.
Noun
editshort sharp shock (plural short sharp shocks)
Coined by W. S. Gilbert in the song "I Am So Proud" from The Mikado, referring euphemistically to a beheading.
short sharp shock (plural short sharp shocks)