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  1. Julie Coleman, author of 'The Life of Slang', explains the life cycle of slang words and takes a look at terms that have been used to signify 'good'.

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  2. colloquial. Excellent, fantastic. Frequently no more than an allusion to activities or characteristics associated with a particular type of person, esp. a type of Londoner. 1992. To protect the naive, it has been necessary to translate from the original lovely-jubbly North London patois.

  3. Only Fools and Horses The Jolly Boys Outing 1989 Xmas Special from the BBCThe meaning of the saying 'Lovely Jubbly' is 'Good' or 'Fantastic'

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  4. Jun 4, 2014 · I thought the saying was lubbly jubbly bad it came from an advert years ago for an orange iced drink! Rushingabout October 4, 2014 At 11:26 am It came from an Orange Drink in a funny shaped carton like a twisted box tube, a decent newsagent would put some in the ice cream freezer so for about 4d (old pennies0 you had the biggest lolly ever. luvly Jubbly

  5. May 14, 2010 · More generally, "lovely jubbly" (meaning excellent) is an expression popularised by a character in the long-running TV sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". One of the Urban Dictionary (click) definitions says it derives from an advert for a triangular-shaped frozen orange drink called "Jubbly". 'Lovely Jubbly' was originally an advertising slogan ...

  6. Sep 11, 2009 · Superb, excellent, great, etc. 'Lovely Jubbly' was originally an advertising slogan for 'Jubbly', a triangular-shaped frozen orange drink which was popular in the 1950s and 60s.

  7. Lovely jubbly” is a cheerful, positive expression made famous by the British TV show Only Fools and Horses. It conveys enthusiasm or approval for something. Example: “I just got a promotion at work – lovely jubbly!” Means: “I just got a promotion at work – brilliant!” Example: “The weather’s been perfect today, lovely ...

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