JSngry Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 As I slowly but surely get answers to every unanswered answerable question ever I've had over the years courtesy of the Internet, it is now time for this one to step up for consideration. In the movie "Alfie", Michael Caine's title character settles into a happy relationship for a while, but soon gets ribbed by his buddies for looking "poncified" (at least that's how I hear it). My queston is a simple one - exactly what does "poncified" mean, and what is the derivation of it? Is it a general usage term, or peculiar to one particualar group? My guess is that it means a bit flabby or fatty, as in comfortable, settled, and well-fed, but it's a word I've never heard outside of this movie. So help a poor, uneducated, provincial Yank out here, will ya'? I'm going to bed now, but as always, thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 (edited) Not a term of endearment I'm afraid ! The noun 'a p*nce' roughly translates to either (a one who lives off a prostitute's earnings ie pimp or (b one who moves about somewhat effeminately. Description (a fits the bill for Caine's character in 'Alfie'. Hence description as 'p*ncified'. Very much a 60s Michael Caine type of expression. :rsmile: Edited October 5, 2003 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted October 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 Wow. I never figured it to be such a "strong" word. Thanks for that info. Another question answered thru the Internet. THESE are the good old days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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