Electricity – often used in reference to bills (she didn’t pay her lecky this month).
Lecky
LEK-ee
ˈlɛki
Noun
Example Sentences
"The lecky's been cut off."
"Can't afford the lecky bill."
Etymology & History
British working-class slang for electricity, shortened from "electric." Common in Scotland and Northern England, particularly when referring to electricity bills.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1970s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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