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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
mugGet the Toss turn sunlightmug.

turn on

yo turn on
by d!ckmedownasap April 21, 2021
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Turn up the wick

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
mugGet the Turn up the wickmug.

Turn around and eat the pit

"Dude, I'm really struggling with this puzzle!"
"Maybe you just need to turn around and eat the pit."
by TarantulaMorse April 30, 2025
mugGet the Turn around and eat the pitmug.

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.
by iputsloutinslay June 4, 2025
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Turning 19 in Poland

When you turn 19 in Poland you serve in the Military. This is a way to say you are looking good or “serving”
wow is that a new dress? you are literally turning 19 in Poland right now
by PhaePhee April 6, 2025
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