Jackbandy

Jackbandy

JAK-ban-dee ˈdʒakbandi
Adjective

Left-handed.

Example Sentences

"He's jackbandy."
"Writing jackbandy."

Etymology & History

Black Country term for left-handed. Jack plus bandy.

Word Details

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Region
Black Country
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Era
1800s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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