Soon, like manana, but less urgent.
Dreckley
DREK-lee
ˈdrɛkli
Adverb
Example Sentences
"I'll do it dreckley."
"Be there dreckley."
Etymology & History
Cornwall and Devon word meaning soon or in a while, but with no urgency. From directly (once meaning straight away in English). I be wiv ee dreckley. Famous West Country procrastination word.
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Region
Cornwall
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Era
1700s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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