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POETS day

(humorous, UK, Australia, New Zealand) Friday, the last day of the working week.

ˈpoʊəts ˈdeɪhistorical174 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(humorous, UK, Australia, New Zealand) Friday, the last day of the working week.

He was about to walk out the door when Malika came in with the weighty, leatherbound Consejo book that recorded the Board minutes. Alex's heart sank. Malika looked surprised.‘Malika, it's POETS day. Time to go home.’‘POETS day?’‘Yes. Pis…
Origin: Probably 20th century British; derived from the acronym Push Off]]) Early, Tomorrow's Saturday or perhaps earlier Push Off]]) Early, Today's Saturday. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

POETS day means: Friday, the last day of the working week.. It is mainly New Zealand 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.

For ESL learners

POETS day means: Friday, the last day of the working week.. Register: informal, New Zealand 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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POETS day means: Friday, the last day of the working week.. It is mainly New Zealand 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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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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