What’s the origin of the phrase ‘Jack Palancing’?
Rhyming slang, although this appears to be of Irish rather than Cockney origin.
Meaning
Jack Palancing
The meaning of the phrase
Dancing.
Pronunciation
Examples of use
- Julie wants me to go with her to the ballroom for a night of Jack Palancing.
UsageMostly Britain.
From the Phrase Finder idioms collection, written by Gary Martin.