Did he?
Diddy
DID-ee
ˈdɪdi
Phrase
Example Sentences
"He said what? Diddy?"
"Diddy actually do that?"
Etymology & History
Glaswegian contraction of "did he?" The rapid elision of sounds is typical of working-class Glasgow speech patterns.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
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Language
none
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Formality
very informal
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