Turn-key

A derogatory name for a prison officer (screw, kanga etc) used by inmates in U.K Jails and prisons (predominantly used in Scotland)

Meant to imply they are nothing more than key turners, since they spend many hours unlocking and locking cell doors.

Turn-key, can I get a cup of water?

“Stash that the turn-keys just came round the corner”

by DugWater March 5, 2021

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Toss turn sunlight

This is when at night you roll around trying everything to sleep and then the sun comes up.

Hey man, how was your sleep last night?
Pretty shit, it was toss turn sunlight

by Dr need some sleep May 1, 2019

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turn on

brian…

yo turn on

by d!ckmedownasap April 21, 2021

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Turn up the wick

To increase power, performance or flow

Volkswagen explains while independent workshops can 'turn up the wick', vehicle manufacturers do not have the same freedom and must meet stringent global emissions standards

by p3rkele May 27, 2021

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Turn around and eat the pit

Another way of saying "Think outside the box"

"Dude, I'm really struggling with this puzzle!"
"Maybe you just need to turn around and eat the pit."

by TarantulaMorse April 30, 2025

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turned 19 in poland

turning 19 in poland means that you ate. the meaning behind this is when you turn 19 in poland, you have to take a test to see if your fit for the military. what does the military do? serve the country, the key word being serve.

oh girl that outfit ATEEEE, you just turned 19 in poland.

by iputsloutinslay June 4, 2025

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