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janey mack
What does janey mack mean?
Mild Irish exclamation of surprise, exasperation, or mild alarm. A minced oath — designed to swerve 'Jesus' and avoid the sin of blasphemy in a Catholic country. Sometimes extended to 'Janey Mack, me shirt is black' as a bit of doggerel. Very old-school, more grannies than teens these days.
"Janey Mack, would you look at the price of butter!"
Frequently asked questions
What does Janey Mack mean?
It's a Catholic-safe exclamation — a way of saying "Jesus!" without the blasphemy that'd earn you a clip round the ear.
How do you use Janey Mack in a sentence?
"Janey Mack, would you look at the price of that!"
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