Gypsy, Traveller.
Diddykai
DID-ee-ky
ˈdɪdɪkaɪ
Noun
Example Sentences
"The diddykai camp moved on."
"Diddykai caravan parked up."
Etymology & History
British slang for Gypsy or Traveller, considered derogatory. From Romani didikai (look, see). Also spelled diddycoy or diddy. Used in Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
Word Details
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Region
Isle of Wight
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Era
1800s
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Language
moderate
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Formality
informal
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