noun General Slang

kay-li

· noun · brummie

Black Country word for sherbet powder.

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Sherbet powder — the brightly coloured, slightly sour stuff sold in paper bags by the quarter from old sweet shops. A Black Country / West Midlands word, peak nostalgia for anyone who grew up in the region between the 40s and 80s. Spawned the related 'kaylied' — drunk — because the buzz feels similar.

“A quarter o' kay-li and a sherbet dab, please.”
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kay-li In A Sentence

A quarter o' kay-li and a sherbet dab, please.

Origin & Usage

Variants kaylikayliekali

People Also Ask

What does kay-li mean?

In the Black Country, kay-li is the word for sherbet powder.

How do you use kay-li in a sentence?

"We spent our pocket money on kay-li at the corner shop."

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