‘Grade five instincts’: why sook is the new insult of choice in Australia’s parliament
by Tory Shepherd from World news | The Guardian on (#6Q4PY)
In the annals of Australian parliament's rough and tumble, this latest barb stands out as an oldie but a goodie
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In the hardbitten bear pit of politics, any sign of weakness is pounced on.
The latest favourite barb to be hurled about the federal chamber is sook" - an oldie, but a goodie. A slightly gentler insult than snowflake", bedwetter" or old jellyback".
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