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Divvy
01
short for dividend; especially one paid by a cooperative society
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
divvies
02
a foolish or silly person
Dialect
British
BritishSlang
What does "divvy" mean in British slang?
It is used in British English, particularly in Northern England, to mean a foolish, stupid, or silly person. People typically say "Don't be such a divvy" or "You absolute divvy." The term originated in 20th century British slang, possibly from "deva" (a mental defective) or from "div" as a mild insult, and remains common in informal UK speech.
Examples
Do n't be such a divvy!
