Packet

Packet

/ˈpÌkɪt/
Noun General British

British term for pack (cigarettes, crisps).

Etymology & History

British term for pack (cigarettes, crisps). 'Packet of fags' means pack of cigarettes. American 'pack', British 'packet'.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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