Jinny-jo

n.

Heard in Dublin

The airborne floating seed of a dandelion or similar plant. Children often catch them and implore them to return with sweets before blowing them away.

In use

Jinny jo jinny jo, bring me back an easter egg.

Posh English

Dandelion seed upon the breeze, fly away and return bearing a chocolate confection.

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