Gregory

Slang Term British ★★☆☆☆ Uncommon Casual
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Meaning: Neck.

脖子。
Cuello.
首。
목.

Gregory Peck (the Hollywood actor) rhymes with neck. 'Save your Gregory' means protect your neck. Less common but recognized.

'Gregory Peck'(好莱坞演员)与'neck'押韵。'Save your Gregory'意思是保护你的脖子。不太常见但能被认出。
'Gregory Peck' (el actor de Hollywood) rima con 'neck' (cuello). 'Save your Gregory' significa protege tu cuello. Menos común pero reconocido.
「Gregory Peck」(ハリウッド俳優)が「neck」と韻を踏みます。「Save your Gregory」は首を守れという意味。あまり一般的ではありませんが認知されています。
Gregory Peck(할리우드 배우)은 neck(목)과 운이 맞는다. 'Save your Gregory'는 목을 보호하라는 뜻이다. 덜 흔하지만 알아듣는 사람은 있다.

Examples

  1. Put a scarf round your Gregory.
    在脖子上围条围巾
    Ponte una bufanda en el cuello
    首にマフラーを巻いて
    목에 스카프를 둘러.
  2. Pain in the Gregory Peck.
    脖子疼
    Me duele el cuello
    首が痛い
    목이 아파.
  3. Wrap up your Gregory.
    把脖子包好
    Abrígate el cuello
    首を温かくして
    목을 따뜻하게 감싸.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡreɡəri/

Usage Guide

Context: body, clothing, cold

Tone: casual, old-fashioned

✓ Do Say

  • Gregory
    脖子
    Cuello
  • Gregory Peck
    脖子
    Cuello
  • Your Gregory
    你的脖子
    Tu cuello
    お前の首
    네 목

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Origin & History

Gregory Peck, the famous American actor, rhymes with neck. Using celebrity names for rhymes became common in the 20th century.

Etymology: Gregory Peck rhymes with neck

First recorded: Mid-20th century

Cultural Context

Era: Mid-20th century onwards

Generation: Older generations

Social background: Working class origins

Pop culture: Gregory Peck (actor)

Regional notes: London, old-fashioned.

Variations

GregoryGregory Peck

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