Rhyming slang for own. As in “on your Jack Jones” meaning on your own.
Jack Jones
Example Sentences
"I'm on me Jack Jones tonight."
"Left all on his Jack."
Etymology & History
Rhymes with "own" (on your own/alone). Possibly named after the American labor leader or from a generic name. Mid-20th century rhyming slang.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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