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Tribal Britain: Glossary of tribespeak

Friday 12 November 1993 00:02 GMT
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Netwebbing: Networking without the suits.

Wiccal: Corruption of the exclamation 'wicked]'

Yip]: Exclamation.

Arruga]: War cry.

Grope 4: What female members of Dongas Tribe call Group 4 Security.

D-lock: Instrument in non-violent direct action. Lock fits snugly around neck and on to bulldozer.

Gatherings: Alternative parties with lots of 'netwebbing'.

Them: 'Straight' people. The ones who need to get on the vibe - turned on and tuned in.

Catchphrases: Co-operation, not competition; Squat the lot; Where were you in the eco-war?

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