eg. Somebody is getting on my wick, but I dont even know where or what my wick is.
2007-08-20 06:01:20 · 7 answers · asked by anthony r 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
i think it means wick as in fuse wick so when someone is on your wick your fuse is gonna blow....does that make sense?!!
2007-08-20 06:11:17 · answer #1 · answered by #kjm# 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is commonly associated with Cockney ryming slang, i.e. Hackney Wick = Dick = Penis.
In truth though, the expression "getting on my wick", probably has more to do with the wick in candles or oil lanterns that were used in the past.
If dirt got on the wick whilst it was burning, it would cause the light to flutter, and could then be said to be an irritant, or to cause irritation.
Hence the meaning of "getting on your wick", as being 'getting on your nerves' or 'causing you irritation'.
Anyone who disagrees with this answer by the way, should just watch out, 'cos I might just send the boys round wiv a bunch of fives for them !!!
2007-08-23 02:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by jacyinbg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A candle wick is a wick specifically adapted for use in a candle. A candle wick works by providing a mechanism, known as capillary action, to transport the fuel, typically melted candle wax, to the flame. When the liquid fuel reaches the flame it then vaporizes and burns
2007-08-20 07:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard "wick" used as slang for the male sex organ. I think that might be of British origin.
"Getting on my wick" sounds more like the popular saying "getting on my nerves" but it could be a sexual reference. You need to consider the context of the expression.
2007-08-20 06:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by lduncan00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you have to keep it trimmed, or or smokes!
2007-08-20 06:08:46 · answer #5 · answered by Spiny Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your candle!
2007-08-20 06:08:56 · answer #6 · answered by neilgtti 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that would be your dangler
2007-08-20 06:07:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋