Joes.—Melancholy thoughts.
John.—A policeman.
Joint, to jump the.—To assume command; to occupy the "joint," i.e., establishment, situation, place of business.
Jolt, to pass a.—To deliver a short, sharp blow.
Jor.—The jaw.
Jorb (job).—Avocation; employment.
Josser.—A simple fellow.
Jug.—A prison.
Keekin'.—Peeping.
Keeps, for.—For ever; permanently.
Kersplosh.—Splash.
Kid.—A child.
Kid, to.—To deceive; to persuade by flattery.
Kiddies.—Children .
Kid Stakes.—Pretence.
King Pin.—The leader; the person of chief importance.
Kip.—A small chip used for tossing pennies in the occult game of two-up.
Kipsie.—A house; the home.
Knob.—The head; one in authority.
Knock-down.—A ceremony insisted upon by ladies who decline to be "picked-up"; a formal introduction.
Knock-out drops.—Drugged or impure liquor.
Knock-out punch.—A knock-down blow.
Knut.—A fop; a well-dressed idler.
Lark.—A practical joke; a sportive jest.
Lash.—Violence.
Ledding.—Leaden.
Leery.—Vulgar; low.
Leeuwin.— Cape Leeuwin on the South West coast of Australia.
