jip
Pain, hassle, grief — usually from a body part or a person.
Definitions
Persistent pain, trouble, or aggravation. Almost always shows up in 'giving me jip' — your knee, your back, your boss, the dog, anything that won't quit. Heard across the UK but particularly at home in Welsh and northern English speech.
jip In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
British dialect, possibly from 'gyp' (to cheat/torment); spelling 'jip' common in Wales and northern England.
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What does jip mean?
Jip means pain, hassle, or grief — usually coming from a body part or a person.
How do you use jip in a sentence?
"My knee's been giving me jip all week."
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