General
worky ticket
What does worky ticket mean?
A pest, a wind-up merchant — someone who's pushing their luck on purpose, asking for a slap. The exact phrase your nana uses when you've crossed the line one too many times.
"Stop being such a worky ticket before I clip you."
Origin
Believed to come from old North-East shipyard or military slang — 'working your ticket' meant misbehaving to get discharged or sacked.
Frequently asked questions
What does worky ticket mean?
It's Geordie for someone who's deliberately winding people up.
How do you use worky ticket in a sentence?
"Stop being such a worky ticket and just leave him alone."
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