what does the following two mean
1. A SKIVVY
2. THE EXPRESSION 'GIVE OVER' - (used up north)
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also anyone here that can freely express some terminologies from where you are from in the UK and the world on just posting answers.
2006-07-09 13:53:04 · 13 answers · asked by gary m 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Skivvy 1 Brit. informal a low-ranking female domestic servant. 2 a person doing menial work. • verb (skivvies, skivvied) informal do menial household tasks. — ORIGIN of unknown origin.
Give over is an expression that means please stop. Hope this helps.
2006-07-09 14:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say balk English... I presume you mean you are coloured, or black? A skivvy is a low-class worker... perhaps lower than that. I am quite sure you do not fit into that category, othewise you would not be using the internet. Give Over can mean... stop messing about, or, leave it alone.
2006-07-09 23:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by Saudi Geoff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a few for you...
Ay up (hey up): Hello, greetings
Owt: Anything "did the have owt" " was there owt there"
Rubbish: Trash, or something that is not very good. "that film was rubbish"
Having a benny: loosing ones temper
Aye: yes
Soz: sorry
You what: pardon
****, flower, petal, and boss are all terms used when adressing someone in a casual manner.
Our kid: ones younger sibling
Our lass: ones girlfriend/ wife/ partner
2006-07-09 21:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some Cornish expressions for you:
1) Aark-meaning there is a storm brewing on the horizon
2) Matter do e, do e f**k-meaning is somthing important
3) I'll tell he what-meaning I will tell you something later
4) Right me ansome-meaning how are you
5) Me b****y toes are a right suffering-meaning I have got cold feet or chillblains
2006-07-09 23:26:00 · answer #4 · answered by funky_shambles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A skivvy is sort of like a slave, so to be a skivvy is to be someones runaround. Give over means, leave it out - or a term of disbelief.
2006-07-09 20:58:11 · answer #5 · answered by Chazza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never been, but I used to date a girl in college who was British. She used a lot of interesting terms. One that I remember the most was Duck and Ta Duck, for thank you, and thank you, very much.
2006-07-09 20:56:53 · answer #6 · answered by Darius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a skivvy= workman
give over=your pulling my leg
what does balck mean
2006-07-16 14:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by artful dodger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Balck is a northern expression meaning to retch or belch.
2006-07-10 16:43:09 · answer #8 · answered by Simon K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well me ol' China,nip down the boozer for a pig's ear,a jug of dark and tan and a sarnie,chat up, some crumpet,don't get Brahms or you won't get your leg over.
2006-07-10 03:52:28 · answer #9 · answered by Magus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 'skivvy' - means someone who works hard for someone else for little or no reward.
the expression 'give over' is used as a response when someone tells you something you don't believe.
2006-07-09 21:05:03 · answer #10 · answered by maggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋