Jump leads

Jump leads

JUMP LEADS /jump leads/
Noun United Kingdom

Car jumper cables.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Jump leads, that is."
"I've never seen such a Jump leads in all my life."

Etymology & History

British slang term that developed through the natural evolution of informal speech. Like many British colloquialisms, it likely began in a specific regional or social context before spreading to broader usage.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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