How do you use "Divvy" in a sentence?

Don't be a divvy. You divvy, that's the wrong way. Stop acting like a divvy.

Divvy

Q: What does "Divvy" mean?

British/Northern slang for a stupid person. 'Divvy' means an idiot or fool, particularly common in Northern England (Liverpool, Manchester). Possibly from 'dividend' or a shortening of words suggesting division or deficiency. A milder insult.

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Meaning: British/Northern slang for a stupid person.

英国北部俚语，指愚蠢的人。

Argot del norte de Inglaterra para referirse a una persona estúpida.

イギリス北部のスラングで「バカな人」という意味。

영국 북부 슬랭으로 바보 같은 사람.

'Divvy' means an idiot or fool, particularly common in Northern England (Liverpool, Manchester). Possibly from 'dividend' or a shortening of words suggesting division or deficiency. A milder insult.

'Divvy'意为白痴或傻瓜，在英格兰北部（利物浦、曼彻斯特）尤为常见。可能源自'dividend'（红利）或表示缺陷的词语缩写。属于较温和的侮辱用语。

'Divvy' significa idiota o tonto, especialmente común en el norte de Inglaterra (Liverpool, Mánchester). Posiblemente derivado de 'dividend' o de una abreviatura de palabras que sugieren carencia. Es un insulto relativamente suave.

「Divvy」はバカ、間抜けという意味で、特にイングランド北部（リバプール、マンチェスター）で使われます。「dividend（配当金）」からの派生、または欠如を示す言葉の短縮形の可能性があります。比較的軽い侮辱語です。

'Divvy'는 바보나 멍청이를 뜻하며, 영국 북부(리버풀, 맨체스터)에서 특히 많이 쓰인다. 'dividend'에서 유래했거나 분리·결핍을 뜻하는 단어의 축약일 수 있다. 비교적 가벼운 욕설이다.

Examples

Don't be a divvy.
别犯傻了
No seas tonto
バカなことするなよ
바보같이 굴지 마.
You divvy, that's the wrong way.
你这傻瓜，走错了
Tonto, ese no es el camino
おまえバカだな、そっちは違うぞ
이 멍청아, 그쪽이 아니잖아.
Stop acting like a divvy.
别再装傻了
Deja de comportarte como un idiota
バカみたいなまねはやめろ
바보 같은 짓 좀 그만해.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪvi/

Usage Guide

Context: mild insult, teasing

Tone: teasing, affectionate insult

✓ Do Say

Northern British insult
英国北部的侮辱用语
Insulto del norte de Inglaterra
イングランド北部の侮辱語
영국 북부식 욕설

✗ Don't Say

Not widely understood outside North
在北部以外地区不太被理解
No se entiende mucho fuera del norte de Inglaterra
北部以外ではあまり通じない
북부 외 지역에서는 잘 통하지 않음

Common Mistakes

Regional—mainly Northern England

Origin & History

Origin uncertain—possibly from 'dividend' or related to 'divot' (a clod). Very common in Liverpool and Northern England. A mild, often affectionate insult.

Etymology: Origin uncertain, possibly dividend or divot

First recorded: 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Working class

Pop culture: Northern British TV

Regional notes: Northern England, especially Liverpool.

Variations

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