After David Cameron named his candidates for peerages, the word of the week is:
Chummours list (n)
How a failed prime minister rewards his friends.
Origin:
New Statesman reader.
Usage:
“Cameron made good use of the chummours list to reward his friends and supporters.”
“There’s a silver lining to Brexit – chummours.”
“I’m taking you off my chummours list.”
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