Janner
See also: Jänner
English
editEtymology
editDerived from Cousin Jan (the Devonian form of John). See Janner for further explanation.
Noun
editJanner (plural Janners)
- (British, dated, slang) An English person born within ten miles of the sea.
- (British, slang) Someone from Plymouth.
- (British, dated, slang) Member of the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment.
Proper noun
editJanner
- (British, slang) The accent and colloquialisms of such people used by the people of Plymouth.
Adjective
editJanner (not comparable)
- (British, slang, sometimes derogatory) Describing Plymouth's lower classes.