Biccy
Slang Term
British
★★★☆☆ Moderate
Casual
Meaning: Biscuit
饼干
Galleta
ビスケット
비스킷
Affectionate British diminutive for biscuit.
英国人对饼干的亲切昵称。
Diminutivo cariñoso británico para galleta (biscuit).
ビスケットを指すイギリスの親しみを込めた縮小表現。
비스킷(biscuit)의 영국식 애칭 축약형.
Examples
- Fancy a biccy? 想来块饼干吗?¿Te apetece una galletita?ビスケット食べる?비스킷 먹을래?
- Packet of biccies. 一包饼干。Un paquete de galletas.ビスケットひと袋。비스킷 한 봉지.
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪki/
Usage Guide
Context: tea time
Tone: affectionate
✓ Do Say
- British casual英式休闲场合使用Se usa en contextos informales británicosイギリスのカジュアルな場面で使う영국식 일상 대화
✗ Don't Say
- Formal正式场合不使用No se usa en contextos formalesフォーマルな場面では使わない격식 있는 자리
Common Mistakes
- Childish/affectionate
Origin & History
British diminutive of biscuit.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: All classes
Pop culture: British tea culture
Regional notes: British.
Variations
BiccyBickyBiccies
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