strops

[AlanH11]

I have to say the strops of the leaders are just fantastic. Corvinus (Hungary) is great - theatrical (Oscar-worthy) in true Hollywood style. Lautano is fearsome at first, but then you have to laugh. And Shaka is actually quite chilling in a restrained way. You do feel the threat, although he's easily beaten.
I'm looking forward to upsetting Eleanor, but haven't done it yet.
Anyone else appreciate the acting and the skill in getting the facial expressions so ... expressive?

 

[comatosedragon]

A strop to me (and most in the United States, I think) is a leather strip for sharpening blades.

What is the meaning of "strop" in the UK?

 

[Linklite]

A strop to me (and most in the United States, I think) is a leather strip for sharpening blades.

What is the meaning of "strop" in the UK?

Being in a strop means to have a paddy, have a tantrum, or be really moody. The best example the stereotypical teenager upon being told no getting really moody and sullen. Another way of describing that behaviour is to say that they're in a strop.

 

[comatosedragon]

Thank you for the explanation / education!

 

[Victoria]

Had a little dig and the word probably comes from obstropolous becoming WWII slang stroppy
Obstropolous being difficult and argumentative.

 

[Leucarum]

I don't know why but a tantrum seems to be one of the concepts with the most variety in British slang... Off the top of my head I can also think of mardy, tamping, throwing a wobbly... As well as some that aren't suitable to post on a public forum...