twirly

Meanings

Adjective

• coiled or curly

Noun

• an old age pensioner or other elderly person, especially one using public transport.

Origin

• twirl + -y
• from the question "Am I too early [to use my pass]?" frequently asked of bus drivers, etc. by holders of OAP/senior citizen or similar travel passes that are not valid before a certain time (usually 9:30am).