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   Div is definitely short for divvy (an idiot, a dope) but divvy (up) also means to divide something between people. The Urban Dictionary suggestion of divvy as slang for the dole (unemployment benefit) in the 70s sounds very plausible.

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIVVY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. British. short for dividend, esp (formerly) one paid by a cooperative society. 2. US and Canadian. a share; portion. verb Word forms: -vies, -vying, -vied. 3. (transitive; usually foll by up) to divide and share.

3. slangsensei.com › what-does-divvy-mean-in-britishWhat Does Divvy Mean in British Slang

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   May 11, 2024 · In British slang, "divvy" originally meant to share out dividends but has morphed into a term to describe someone perceived as foolish or lacking intelligence. Rooted in the Liverpool dialect, it's pervasive across the UK, with each region adding its own flavor to the definition.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › divvy_adj2divvy, adj.² & n.² meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word divvy mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word divvy . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › divvyDivvy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To divvy something is to split it up between two or more people. You might divvy up a pizza among four friends, giving everyone two slices. If you and a friend have a lemonade stand, you'll divvy up the proceeds at the end of the day, sharing the money.

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   What does the noun divvy mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun divvy . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › divvyDIVVY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   If you call someone a divvy, you are saying in a humorous way that you think they are rather foolish.

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   What is a Div & Divvy?

   • A person that is a bit stupid, a waster or unemployed. The word Div/Divvy comes from a shortening of the Unemployment Dividend of the 1950's. A Northern English word from the mining community's use of different types of lamp whilst underground.

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   What does it mean to call someone a divvy?

   • If you call someone a divvy, you are saying in a humorous way that you think they are rather foolish. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. British 2. US and Canadian Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1.

   DIVVY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Where does Divvy come from?

   • Rooted in the Liverpool dialect, it's pervasive across the UK, with each region adding its own flavor to the definition. Over time, "divvy" has garnered a more derogatory connotation, especially among younger people and on social media, where its usage and implications are amplified.

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   Where did the word div/Divvy come from?

   • The word Div/Divvy comes from a shortening of the Unemployment Dividend of the 1950's. A Northern English word from the mining community's use of different types of lamp whilst underground. The dangerous lamp nicknamed Davy Lamp was not very safe and tended to explode, this was replaced with the Geordie Lamp which was a lot safer.

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   What does 'Divvy' mean in linguistics?

   • Through a precise linguistic analysis, you'll see how 'divvy' functions not just as a playful jab but as a mirror to class dynamics and regional identities within the UK. The usage of 'divvy' varies markedly from one region to another, revealing much about local linguistic practices and social hierarchies.

   What Does Divvy Mean in British Slang

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   What does Div mean in slang?

   • Perhaps div is a deviation of the words, dippy or diwified. Alternatively an old slang term, meaning someone who guesses right about something without being an expert. (If you aren't an expert you must be either ignorant or a fool?) Derived from divot, a clump of turf. And clump is just another expression for an idiot or foolish person.

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