Turn over

Turn over

/ˌtɜːn ˈəʊvə/
Noun General British

British slang meaning rob/burgle.

Etymology & History

British rob or revenue. British dual criminal and business meaning. 'Turned over' = burgled British. Business turnover British sales. Reflects British crime and commerce vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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