The Washington Post said comparing Truss to a lettuce was “the butt of quintessentially British jokes”.

Adj. Drunk, intoxicated with alcohol. E.g."I was totally laggered last night, and can't remember who I got a taxi home with."[London use] Although lettuces are easy to grow, a few pests can cause problems. In particular, follow our tips on how to stop slugs and snails. Hot, dry weather can trigger premature flowering, which turns the leaves bitter. Keep lettuces well-watered and lightly shaded in summer, and re-sow regularly so you always have replacements on hand. Noun. A female equivalent of a male who might be considered 'laddish'. Such characteristics might be confident, brashness, loudness, sexist, enjoyment of drinking etc.For spring harvests: sow a winter cultivar such as ‘Winter Density’ in September/October, either in an unheated greenhouse or in mild areas under cloches or in a cold frame. Now Liz Truss even has to fight a head of lettuce in the fight for her political career,” the German tabloid Bild reported.

Noun. Penis. Affectionate use. E.g."I'm going to the clinic this afternoon, my lad's not been right after that shag with your sister."

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Noun. A disappointment. E.g."Having our holiday cancelled due to the pandemic was a huge let down." Adj. Of or like the perceived characteristics of a young man or lad, often loud, macho, arrogant and sexist.