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130 Nark, to.—To annoy; to foil.

Narked.—Angered; foiled.

Natchril.—Natural.

Neck, to get it in the.—To receive severe punishment, i.e., "Where the chicken got the axe."

Nerve.—Confidence; impudence.

Nick.—Physical condition; good health.

Nipper.—A small boy.

Nose around, to.—To seek out inquisitively.

Nothing (ironically).—Literally "something considerable."

Odds, above the.—Beyond the average; outside the pale.

Oopizootics.—An undiagnosed complaint.

Orfis (office).—A warning; a word of advice; a hint.

Oricle (oracle), to work the.—To secure desired results.

Orl (all in).—Without limit or restriction.

'Ot Socks.—Gaily coloured hose.

Out, all.—Quite exhausted; fully extended.

Out, to.—To render unconscious with a blow.

Pack, to send to the.—To relegate to obscurity.

Pal.—A friend; a mate (Gipsy).

Pard.—A partner; a mate.

Pass (pass 'im one).—To deliver a blow.

Pat, on one's.—Alone; single-handed.

Peach.—A desirable young woman; "fresh as a peach."

Peb (pebble).—A flash fellow; a "larrikin."

Phiz.—The face.

Pick at.—To chaff; to annoy.

Pick up, to.—To dispense with the ceremony of a "knock-down" or introduction.

Pile it on.—To rant; to exaggerate.