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Kettle on 

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'
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....
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Put the Kettle On

To prepare for sexual intercourse.
"I just spent my entire work shift looking at pictures of Tom Cruise as Stacey Jaxx...put the kettle on, honey."

Put the kettle on

to have enough time (i.e. for a chat)
A: How's your date from last week?
B: Well... That's a long story.
A: Great, I'll put the kettle on!

pop the kettle on

Hey dude, pop the kettle on. My mouth is as dry as a nun's crutch.

Put kettl' on

Slang English for Make a cup of tea.
"Put kettl' on!"
Put kettl' on by LikesAGoodCuppaTea September 30, 2016
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026