pleb

Example Sentences

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He has admitted swearing during the original incident but has always denied the allegation by the officer present, PC Toby Rowland, that he used the word "pleb".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2014

"Spokes, lies and videotape," is how the Independent describes the reignited "Plebgate" row, as ex-cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell accuses police of systemic dishonesty in claiming the MP called a Downing Street officer a "pleb".

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2013

The then cabinet member apologised for using bad language but denied using the word pleb.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2013

How dare some nobody pleb have the temerity to criticise YOU.

From The Guardian • Nov. 8, 2012

And I, unhappy, love with pure desire Sicinius, a soldier and a pleb!

From Virginia, A Tragedy And Other Poems by Gilmore, Marion Forster