James May

Despite some of the stories that have gone around, I've never had a big, flouncey strop about how much I'm paid. Considering I have a pretty interesting life out of making telly, I'm really paid quite well for it. So I'm not complaining.

English Journalist

The term implies the preparation of cutting instruments for precise use, often in traditional contexts.

Sharp Tools

A strop is traditionally a smooth leather surface, crucial for the terminology.

Leather Surface

Used to express irritation or anger, especially over something minor or trivial.

Negative Emotion

A casual term, often used among friends or in non-professional scenarios.

Informal Use

Sometimes suggests immature behavior, so be cautious when describing adults.

Immature Behavior

Stropping is a process done before the main action, to ensure optimal performance.

Preparation Action

Regular stropping keeps blades sharp; it's a good maintenance habit.

Maintenance Habit

Describes someone visibly displaying their bad mood or dissatisfaction.

Colloquial Mood

More common in speech among younger people when referring to temperamental behavior.