An idiot.
Divvy
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Divvy, that is."
"I've never seen such a Divvy in all my life."
Etymology & History
British insult meaning idiot. From 'dividing' (share out - implication of simpleness) or Scouse prison ('Devonshire' = div). Northern particularly.
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Region
Scouse
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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