(UK, Ireland, informal) John & Edward, an Irish singing duo who achieved fame in The X Factor in 2009.
(UK, Ireland, informal) John & Edward, an Irish singing duo who achieved fame in The X Factor in 2009.
Jedward means: John & Edward, an Irish singing duo who achieved fame in The X Factor in 2009.. It is mainly Irish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Jedward means: John & Edward, an Irish singing duo who achieved fame in The X Factor in 2009.. It is mainly Irish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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Jedward means: John & Edward, an Irish singing duo who achieved fame in The X Factor in 2009.. Register: informal, Irish English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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Irish English's beloved phonetic spelling of 'idiot' — because in a strong Irish accent that's exactly what it sounds like. An ejit is someone acting foolishly, clumsily, or without thinking, but it's usually said with affection rather than venom. It's the kind of word you'd use about a mate who locked himself out of his own car or tripped on nothing. More eye-roll than insult, it's as Irish as calling someone a gobshite but considerably softer.