What does it mean to bail someone up?

to corner somebody physically. Harley. Caught – Held up – Robbed. Example: generally by outlaw/highwayman 1900′ also by the police making an arrest. “

Is bail a slang?

In formal english bail B-A-I-L is a noun meaning the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition of paying a sum of money. However as slang bail means to leave, cancel or back out of something. As slang we use as a verb, to cancel something or leave somewhere.

What does mug mean in Australian slang?

Mug – a fool, one easily duped.

What does rack mean in Australian slang?

An Australian word for ‘Steal’ Example: Lets go rack some monsters from coles.

What does bail mean UK?

You can be released on bail at the police station after you’ve been charged. This means you will be able to go home until your court hearing. If you are given bail, you might have to agree to conditions like: living at a particular address. not contacting certain people.

What do we call bail in English?

ox countable noun. An ox is a castrated bull. /baila, bail/

What do Aussies call eggs?

Bum nut noun: an egg. In our 2020 annual appeal for contributions to the Australian National Dictionary, several people shared the word bum nut for ‘egg’ as a term they thought peculiar to their family.

What does Rattle Ya Dags mean?

If you tell someone to rattle their dags, you mean that they should hurry. Come on, rattle your dags or we’ll be late! Note: `Dags’ are pieces of dried waste on the tail of a sheep that make a rattling noise if the sheep runs.

What are biggies in Australia?

The Business Council of Australia and The Australian celebrate the people and businesses who have gone above and beyond to help the community.

What is bail in Scotland?

Bail is where an accused is released from custody by the court. All crimes and offences are bailable in Scotland.