Gadgeteer
A clever maker who designs, modifies, or masters tools and devices to solve problems through ingenuity and hands-on innovation.
Themes: occupations and roles
À bas
A French exclamation meaning “down with…”, used to express strong rejection, protest, or the desire to overthrow an idea, action, or authority.
Themes: dissent and protest
Abactor
A person who steals cattle or livestock; historically a rustler involved in the covert taking and driving away of animals.
Themes: criminal activity and roles
Baas’skap
A concept describing dominance, control, or imposed authority, often highlighting unequal power dynamics and hierarchical influence.
Themes: authority, power dynamics, and roles
Baathist
A baathist is a supporter of the Ba'ath political movement, which promotes Arab unity, nationalism, and state‑led modernisation across the Arab world.
Theme: roles
CAB
A Citizen’s Advice Bureau is a community service offering free, confidential guidance on legal, financial, housing, and personal issues to help people understand and resolve everyday problems.
Theme: institutions
Cabby
A cabby (or cabbie) is a professional taxi driver who transports passengers for hire, navigating urban routes and providing point‑to‑point travel services.
Theme: roles
Cabal
A secretive group that collaborates covertly to influence decisions, often operating through hidden agendas, exclusive alliances, and coordinated strategies.
Themes: alliances and institutions
Caballero
A Spanish term for a gentleman or horseman, symbolising honour, courtesy, bravery, and refined conduct.
Themes: roles and social status
Ealdorman
A high-ranking Anglo Saxon noble who governed a shire or province, commanding military forces and administering law on behalf of the king.
Themes: roles and institutions
GAAP
The standardised rules and principles that guide how financial statements are recorded, presented, and reported to ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability.
Themes: institutions and standards
Gabba
Casual slang for a close friend or mate, expressing camaraderie and easy social connection.
Themes: informal address and relationships
Gabba
A high-speed subgenre of hardcore techno, originating in 1990s Rotterdam, defined by distorted 909 kicks, aggressive synthesizer melodies, dark themes, and tempos from 150 to 220+ BPM.
Themes: music and subcultural studies
Gabelle
A historic French tax on salt, symbolising state levies, economic burden, and regulated commodities.
Themes: economic policy and institutions
Habeas corpus
A legal writ requiring authorities to bring a detained person before a court, preventing unlawful imprisonment and protecting individual liberty.
Themes: legal process and rights protection