Jolly-hockey-sticks Definition

adjective

(UK) Wholesomely athletic and enthusiastic, in a manner stereotypically associated with traditional British public schools for girls.

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Origin of Jolly-hockey-sticks

  • From a catchphrase introduced in a BBC radio comedy programme, Educating Archie (1950).

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