pleb
Example Sentences
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He has admitted swearing during the original incident but has always denied the allegation by the officer present, PC Toby Rowland, that he used the word "pleb".
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2014
The then cabinet member apologised for using bad language but denied using the word pleb.
From BBC • Nov. 3, 2013
Michael Portillo has said he "misspoke" when he claimed he had heard former Conservative chief whip Andrew Mitchell say the word "pleb".
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2013
In , the FT notes that what did it for Mr Mitchell was his disputed use of the word "pleb".
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2012
And I, unhappy, love with pure desire Sicinius, a soldier and a pleb!
From Virginia, A Tragedy And Other Poems by Gilmore, Marion Forster