A dated British slang phrase meaning to beat, thrash, or give someone a thorough going-over — either physically or verbally.
A dated British slang phrase meaning to beat, thrash, or give someone a thorough going-over — either physically or verbally. If someone said they were going to give you Jessie, you knew a rough time was coming. The origin of the name Jessie in this context is disputed, but the phrase was common enough in Victorian and Edwardian Britain that it appeared in literature and music hall. Today it's more likely to crop up in historical fiction or nostalgic speech than in everyday conversation.
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(slang, dated) To beat or thrash someone.
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