Stand and Deliver

The Urban Dictionary for the 21st Century

DELIVEROO: (pronounced deliver-oo). (i)ref  First sighted around 2013 in city or large urban areas as natural habitat. Now global phenomenon in 200 locations. UK population circa 15000 out of 35000 worldwide. Male or female in gender, not age specific although mainly younger generation as main participants. Nocturnal and daytime operating. Characterised by bright livery to upper torso, comprising Celeste variation of turquoise with silver piping which has fluorescent and reflective properties in direct light. Defining feature of large back mounted appendage, removeable, soft shell but bulky and carrying variable contents within foil insulated lining. Fast moving on two wheels either motor or pedal drive in built up areas and prone to be reckless amongst vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Almost invisible to the naked eye at best of times especially if means of artificial illumination has failed or is non existent. Hard working ethical basis although subject to minimum wage and difficult conditions especially during winter months. (ii) ref Frequently found in or around food establishments for brief periods and across a wide catchment area in any one district. Lifestyle factors promote a healthy existence as long as diet avoids over indulgence in fast foods. Occupational hazards include road accidents, punctures and having to cycle into a head wind or driving rain. Not a sustainable form of occupation with many attributing the activity to financial considerations or filling in time between doing other things. Health issues associated with the job include colds, influenza, back strain and saddle sores. Activists seeking legal review through British High Court over status as defined currently as self employed with no entitlement over pensions, holiday and sick pay or to those Rights enjoyed by other workers.