short jenny

British

noun

billiards an in-off into a middle pocket Compare long jenny

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Etymology

Origin of short jenny

from Jenny, pet form of Janet

Example Sentences

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Which was the most natural of the whole," said Dame Suddlechop; "and so, to cut the matter short, Jenny, I'll carry over the little bit of supper that I was going to eat.

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