St. John "Nobby" Nobbs is untidy, smelly, and about the same height as a dwarf. His untidy appearance adds to this fumbling illusion. He is described as 'lazy, untidy, dismissive and unreliable'. The term "filfarrias" is Mexican slang for "dirty and untidy". The Countess de Boigne met her in Genoa and found her untidy and vulgar. The nest typically has a foundation of untidy plant material. She is also obsessed with cleanliness and resents Guy for being untidy. This chain folds up into a compact shape, rather like an untidy ball of string. The women fed and cared for the generally poor and untidy ministers. Meanwhile, "sickened by untidy math, most philosophers of physics tend to neglect QED". In addition, spikes can make buildings appear less attractive or untidy, especially landmark buildings. Her untidy habits are a recurring joke throughout the series. The owners then inspect the room, picking up on anything untidy or out of place. The square remained a long time untidy, full of holes. When reassembled, the result was an untidy compromise.