jolly-hockey-sticks
(UK) Wholesomely athletic and enthusiastic, in a manner stereotypically associated with traditional British public schools for girls.
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(UK) Wholesomely athletic and enthusiastic, in a manner stereotypically associated with traditional British public schools for girls.
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