Jiggory Pokery

Used as a colloquial term for 'mischief' in England.

Originally referred to the act of 'poking' and 'jiggering up and down' during sexual intercourse, which of course had an association with 'mischief'.

Says Granny Smith to young Mary, "Oh we did get up to a lot of jiggory pokery when I was young"

by MrMacAila June 03, 2011