»The missus», »my missis» in quotations 1-4 means »my wife».

rantan

»A quite rational person: When not on the rantan.» (They And I. 258. 9.)

A schoolgirl.

On the rantan (or randan) means the same as »on the spree»—which does not directly imply tipsiness, but a degree of exhilaration practically unattainable without considerable indulgence in alcohol.

The expression is probably derived from the verb rant: to talk big, high, to boast much.

Cf. to go on the rantan: to go on a round of debauchery.

rocky

»Well, my spelling is a bit rocky.» (Tommy And Co. 45. 10.)

A London brat of the working class.