Australian slang.
Two bob was once known as two cents in currency, and a watch is an instrument to measure time .
In todays terms ,together they form " a 2 cent watch" .
Would you buy a watch for 2 cents ? and how good would you expect it to perform?. probably very erratically.
Hence the ocker term "as mad as a two bob watch"
related - also see Shithouse Rat and cut snake.
Two bob was once known as two cents in currency, and a watch is an instrument to measure time .
In todays terms ,together they form " a 2 cent watch" .
Would you buy a watch for 2 cents ? and how good would you expect it to perform?. probably very erratically.
Hence the ocker term "as mad as a two bob watch"
related - also see Shithouse Rat and cut snake.
Laurie says " keep an eye on Wade "
scott inquired " why"?
dan says " he's as mad as a two bob watch" !!
scott inquired " why"?
dan says " he's as mad as a two bob watch" !!
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Dougie " Aye a did , wit a fuckin Two Bob Rocket "
John "hm?"
Dougie " Aye a did , wit a fuckin Two Bob Rocket "
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Get the two bob jake mug.Somebody who is a complete twat, usually wears a track suit & is unemployed. Most 'two bob's' have a stupid ass dog too, then you have a 'two bob nob with a dog.' Mostly located in council estate accomdation, these assholes have very low IQ's and little respect for anyone or anything. They are rubbish Chav's.
"Ooh just look at geezer at the back of the bus smoking dope & playing that shite music on his Ipod, he is definately 'A two bob nob.'
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Get the dont mac me off like a two bob mug.A small amount of money. It used to mean a pound.
I used to hear it used when I was a kid. ( I'm no longer a kid! )
I used to hear it used when I was a kid. ( I'm no longer a kid! )
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