Vocabulary Update

Inspired by Mr A at Leggy's place, I have a new addition to my vocabulary. Specifically defined as ...

do a CAMRA [ˈdü ə ˈkæmrə]
v.tr.colloq.
roll over; betray allies; collaborate with opposition.

It's very versatile and can be utilised in many different situations.

Historical:

Brutus was Caesar's most trusted friend until he did a CAMRA on him.

Dramatic:

Hamlet suspected that Claudius had done a CAMRA on his father.

Religious:

And so it came to pass, in the Garden of Gethsemane did Judas do a CAMRA and kiss Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.

Sport:

Camel Coat: What do you think about Sol Cambell's transfer to Arsenal?
Spurs Fan: Well, he's done a CAMRA on us, ain't he?

Political:

The Queen stripped Anthony Blunt of his knighthood in 1979 after it was revealed he had done a CAMRA on his country.

Contemporary:

I thought they were my friends but when I was mugged, instead of helping they backed away and encouraged the muggers. They did a right CAMRA on me.

I shall put it to good use forthwith.