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    Jack Nohi
    /dʒak ˈnəʊhiː/

    noun

    • 1. a quick or casual look; a peek: informal New Zealand "we had a Jack Nohi at your website"

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  2. greensdictofslang.com › entry › vgbnqeajack nohi, n. — Green’s Dictionary of Slang

    jack nohi n. [Maori kanohi, face; ? pron. of SE nosey] 1. (N.Z., also nohi) an inquisitive person, a ‘nosey parker’. c. 1940. 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000. 2003. 2. (also jack) a look-round; a glance . 1973. 1980 1990 2000. 2003. In phrases. have a jack (nohi) (v.) (N.Z.) to take a look, to stare. 1982. 1990 2000. 2010.

  3. www.oxfordreference.com › view › 10Jack Nohi - Oxford Reference

    noun informal 1 a nosy parker.2 a look or peek. [perhaps from jack1 + Māori nohi, probably

  4. www.mic.com › articles › 1411245 Everyday Phrases That Actually Have Racist Origins - Mic

    Jul 29, 2020 · Usually meant as a greeting when someone sees a person they have not seen in a long time, the phrase "long time, no see" stems from other origins. The...

  5. www.wordhippo.com › what-is › another-word-forWhat is another word for Jack Nohi - WordHippo

    Find 299 synonyms for "Jack Nohi" and other similar words that you can use instead based on 2 separate contexts from our thesaurus..

  6. en.bab.la › synonyms › englishJACK NOHI - Synonyms and antonyms - bab.la

    Different ways to say 'jack nohi'. Find more synonyms and antonyms for 'jack nohi' at bab.la.

  7. www.dehek.com › about-new-zealand › lifestyleNew Zealand Everyday Slang Words and Phrases, Colloquialisms - DE...

    Aotearoa – Maori name for New Zealand meaning land of the long white cloud. Arvo – afternoon. Bach – is a term that New Zealander’s use for a holiday home in the North Island. Banger – sausage, as in bangers and mash. Barbie – barbecue. Big smoke – large town or city.

  8. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › JabberwockyJabberwocky - Wikipedia

    Jabberwocky - Wikipedia. The Jabberwock, as illustrated by John Tenniel, 1871. " Jabberwocky " is a nonsense poem written by Lewis Carroll about the killing of a creature named "the Jabberwock". It was included in his 1871 novel Through the Looking-Glass, the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865).

  9. greensdictofslang.com › entry › 4kwtefijack, n.²² — Green’s Dictionary of Slang

    About. jack n.22. 1. see cheap john n.1 (1) 2. see jack nohi n. (2) 3. see jackshit n. In phrases. cut up jack ( v. see separate entry.

  10. www.powerthesaurus.org › jack_nohi › synonymsJack Nohi synonyms - 5 Words and Phrases for Jack Nohi - Power...

    Another way to say Jack Nohi? Synonyms for Jack Nohi (other words and phrases for Jack Nohi).

  11. www.33rdsquare.com › what-are-jacks-slang-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-manyWhat are jacks slang? A Comprehensive Guide to the Many Meanings...

    Nov 4, 2023 · Jack as a Person‘s Nickname. Calling a guy named John "Jack" as a nickname is a practice that goes back centuries. Historical experts believe jack originally derived from Jankin, which was medieval variation of John in England. Jankin then turned into Jackin and eventually jack.