Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ooh, matron

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.94 in modern English

Syllables: ooh, -ma-tron
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Highlights a statement which contains a double entendre or appears sexually forward.

British usage; Slang

Example Sentences

"And, finally, here we have our groovy little DataSet, just ready to be pumped silly with information. Ooh, matron!"
"'God, you've got a big head.' 'It's not the only big thing I've got.' 'Ooh, matron,' she giggled and then there was silence for a while until she gasped, 'Please don't stop.'"
"Once Tukaal had confirmed that all was well, we made our way out towards the perimeter fence and, following a quick flash of his Multi-Tool (ooh, Matron), scrambled through the hole he'd cut in the fence."

Etymology

A catchphrase of Kenneth Williams' characters in the Carry On film series, said in response to comments from Hattie Jacques' hospital matron characters.

Usage

British usage
Slang

Synonyms

fnar oo-er as the actress said to the bishop nudge nudge, wink wink that's what she said

Questions

What does ooh, matron mean?: Highlights a statement which contains a double entendre or appears sexually forward.
Where does ooh, matron come from?: A catchphrase of Kenneth Williams' characters in the Carry On film series, said in response to comments from Hattie Jacques' hospital matron characters.

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