Is a "slither" the collective noun for a group of politicians ?

Answer 1

LOL - if it's not, it d**n well should be:))

20 years ago I would.ve suggested it applies only to a slither of Tory MP's, but nowadays I reckon it applies to ALL of 'em.

Thanks for that, much appreciated - and I too am gonna try and slip it in here and there.

Answer 2

The noun for a group of politicians is a "deception". "Slither" is just one of many descriptions of their actions.

Answer 3

Technically, as far as I can tell, they do not have a collective noun. but as they are all lawyers, who's collective noun is a huddle, this may be used.

however, since they are so divided, it not as good as 'slither'

other collective nouns you could use are a 'thicket', the collective noun for a group of idiots, or perhaps 'shuffle' the collective noun for bureaucrats.

Answer 4

No my friend you are confusing "Slither" in that particular context , with the description = "A Pile of S H I T " , much more accurate.

Answer 5

I think you'll find that the correct term for a group of politicians is;

A total waste of space..

Answer 6

It isn't at the moment but it should be...if enough people use it it goes in the dictionary! Words like Bling and Minger have been added to recent editions:)

Answer 7

Politics = "Poli" in Latin means "many" and "tics" means "blood-sucking creatures"...
So slither would certainly fit .

Answer 8

i like the idea of slither, but would also sugest a corruption or even a self-agrandizment

Answer 9

A 'Pride' perhaps but sadly there are no lions among them. A 'Pack' as in jackals might be a better description.

Answer 10

Lol!

Not officially, but I will try to work that into as many conversations as possible. It is a very good name...