General
ket
What does ket mean?
Rubbish, offal or waste; in County Durham it also means children's sweets.
"Divvent eat all that ket before yer tea."
Origin
From an Old Norse word for waste or carrion meat.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ket' mean?
It means rubbish, offal or waste, and in County Durham it also means children's sweets.
Why does 'ket' mean sweets in County Durham?
The 'rubbish food' sense extended to cheap sugary sweets, hence 'ket' for pick-and-mix.
Where does 'ket' come from?
It derives from an Old Norse word for waste or carrion meat.
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