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trotters
What does trotters mean?
Feet; also the name of the Trotter family in Only Fools and Horses.
"Give your trotters a rest, sit down."
Origin
From pig's trotters (feet); London and general British slang.
Frequently asked questions
What are 'trotters' in slang?
It's a jokey word for feet, borrowed from pig's trotters.
How do you use 'trotters'?
You'd say something like 'Give your trotters a rest, sit down' when telling someone to stop being on their feet.
Is 'trotters' connected to Only Fools and Horses?
The Trotter family, including Del Boy, share the name, which fits neatly with the show's London setting, but as slang 'trotters' simply means feet.
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