They’re not a “character”, they’re a jebend.
You know the one.
Yes you do.
Stop pretending.
There. That one.
Right, let's list all of the ways you describe that mate to people who don't know him.
What you say: “Oh they’re a right character.”
What you mean: "They're the sort of person who'd think sticking a pube in your lunch is funny."
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What you say: “They’re all right in small doses.”
What you mean: "If it was just you two left in the pub, you'd beg for the sweet release of death."
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What you say: "Oh they're harmless really."
What you mean: "Do NOT, under any circumstance, let on that their crap jokes annoy you."
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