Jenny Joes

n.

Heard in Waterford

A dandelion clock, the seed head that children enjoy blowing.

In use

Will you hurry up and stop blowin' dem Jenny Joes

Posh English

Will you please hurry up and cease blowing those dandelion clocks.

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