Although antiquated, to 'put the kettle on' is to say that the conversation will continue because of some new deep or entertaining news has been revealed and needs discussing, usually this involves actually making a new cup of tea (giving time to savour the space before gossip) but...
'Kettle on!' has no intention of actually making tea and can be said anywhere, it's like saying 'oh fuck me, this is news' or 'you have my undivided attention', 'I need to know everything'
'Kettle on!' has no intention of actually making tea and can be said anywhere, it's like saying 'oh fuck me, this is news' or 'you have my undivided attention', 'I need to know everything'
Carl: stace was down the pub with len last night, but he's supposed to be legit with shanice
DAZ: kettle on!
Carl: well, after prison he....
DAZ: kettle on!
Carl: well, after prison he....
by My real name is nick April 4, 2021

a container for boiling water
by anonymous April 20, 2025

by Johnnystein November 5, 2020

A long spout, was used in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to moisten the air for a sufferer of bronchitis, and was considered to make it easier to breathe for the patient.
by Overall1728 September 24, 2023

The act of defecating in the kitchen kettle of a person who is hosting a house party, unbeknown to said host.
by oxo gobbler April 21, 2018

Cockney rhyming slang for ‘fob’ as in watch fob. Sometimes used is rap or slang as ‘kettle’ meaning watch
by ms11? July 25, 2023

Kettle Run is the best school in fauquier. We got the best sports teams overall and the hottest girls. The hottest girl at kettle run is jailyn, she has the most beautiful face and eyes. She also has the fattest ass and the best body. She is the most amazing girl in the world and has the best personality.
by pseudo anonymous September 12, 2020
