Idiom / PhraseSayings & Idioms

Pulling the Jow

[pool-ing thuh jao]

Railway colonies & Pan-Diaspora· Anglo-Indian idiom ("jow" = chin/jaw/idle chatter)

Also spelled: stretching a story, chewing the fat

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Definition #1

Dragging out a conversation unnecessarily, exaggerating every detail, or blabbing endlessly when a quick concise answer is wanted.

“Stop pulling the jow men, just tell us straight if the mail train is running on time or not.”

Contributed by Pepperwater

Oct 18, 2026

A pious, habitual caveat appended to any statement about future travel, appointments, or gatherings, acknowledging providence.

Speaking at tremendous speed, animatedly, and without pause, especially when exchanging neighborhood news or family gossip.

Vulgar, disrespectful, or foul language typical of brawl-prone drinkers at a local country liquor tavern.