His Budgie must have died !

Posted by Barracuda 1st on July 26, 2000

A colleague used the quote "His Budgie must have died !" to describe someone whos' trousers were too short.

This sparked several ideas of its origin/meaning ranging from 'flags at half mast' to 'a style of pit miners trousers'.

Does anyone know the true meaning/origin of this phrase please ?

Thanks

  • Oops Barracuda 1st 07/26/00