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General Slang
boil the jug
BOYL THUH JUG · phrase · informal
Put the kettle on
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To switch on the electric kettle to make a hot drink. In New Zealand a kettle is commonly called a 'jug'.
“Boil the jug, love, I'm gasping for a cuppa.”
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boil the jug In A Sentence
Boil the jug, love, I'm gasping for a cuppa.
Origin & Usage
New Zealand usage where an electric kettle is called a 'jug'.
People Also Ask
What does boil the jug mean?
It means to put the kettle on to make a hot drink — in New Zealand a kettle is often called a 'jug'.
Why do Kiwis say jug instead of kettle?
In New Zealand usage an electric kettle is commonly referred to as a 'jug'.
Is boil the jug an invitation for a cup of tea?
Often, yes — it's a common way of suggesting a cuppa is on the way.
How do you use boil the jug in a sentence?
Say something like 'Boil the jug, love, I'm gasping for a cuppa.'
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