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jog on

British informal expression used as a dismissal — telling someone to go away, to leave, to keep moving.

ˈd͡ʒɑɡ ˈɑnDocumented since 1990s1990sMillennialhistoricalCurrent85 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~1990 · 2 years of recorded use
1990Born2019: 1 citation2026: 3 citationsToday, 2026
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#1·Apr 28, 2026UK

British informal expression used as a dismissal — telling someone to go away, to leave, to keep moving. Also used as an encouragement to continue with something. As a dismissal it can be mildly aggressive or good-humoured depending on context. Became widely known in the UK after its use in the TV series Gavin and Stacey.

She had heard enough of his complaints and told him to jog on.
Origin: From jog (to move along at a steady trot) plus on; the dismissal use extends the literal meaning to leave or move along. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
For parents

"jog on" means british informal expression used as a dismissal — telling someone to go away, to leave, to keep moving. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.

For ESL learners

"jog on" is informal English meaning british informal expression used as a dismissal — telling someone to go away, to leave, to keep moving. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "british informal expression used as a dismissal — telling someone to go away" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "jog on" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(idiomatic, British, dismissal) go away.

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  • #SullyOC: "Golden week? No idea what you're on about mate, jog on"

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Base building jog on the trail today. Couple of technically tough trails with some less than friendly terrain. A great workout! #trailrun #endurance #workout #excersise #running #jogging #trail #outdoors #motivation #run

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Quoting a Telegraph article that could be easily torn apart by even a particularly stupid child. Jog on.

    Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(idiomatic) To continue with one's pursuit.

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"jog on" means british informal expression used as a dismissal — telling someone to go away, to leave, to keep moving. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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