The wide body of information that a person acquires from education and from life, much of which may be trivial.

(idiomatic, humorous, informal) Synonym of get one's knickers in a twist

(idiomatic, humorous, informal) Synonym of get one's knickers in a twist

(chiefly UK, Ireland) Someone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject.

To be extremely surprised by an event.

A particular very simple knot, used e.g. to prevent the end of a rope from unraveling, and as part of other knots.

(nautical) A knot placed in a rope either to prevent the end from fraying, or to prevent it from passing through a hole.

An overhand knot.

In diesel engines, a repetitive knocking sound when delayed ignition causes sudden high pressures.

Alternative form of stink a dog off a gut wagon