A list of Mod terms taken in part from the Mod Web site www.uppers.org:

— Ace: Something or someone great, the "coolest."

— Arse: Hard work.

— Bird: A young woman.

— Blimey: A strong swear word or exclamation.

— Britpop: British pop-rock music made popular in the mid '90s and typified by bands with a clean Mod look.

— Cheers: A multipurpose greeting or salutation.

— Cor: I say!

— Garage: A '60s-derived style of rock music characterized by loud distorted guitars and crisp melodies.

— Kiddy-fiddler: Person of ill repute.

— Mate: Old friend, casual acquaintance.

— Not On Your Nelly: Not likely.

— Oi: Pay attention!

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— Pukka: Please punch me in the nose.

— Scooter boys: Owners of vintage Italian Vespa and Lambretta scooters.

— Sod: Person of low character, the opposite of "mate."

— Toodle-pip: Akin to the greeting "cheerio."

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