What is the basic meaning of 'dozy pillock'?
Jul 17, 2014 · In the context you supplied, dozy means 'stupid'. Pillock has its origin as one of the numerous slang terms for 'penis', but today I think that association has receded from most …
Is a "doozy" a good or bad thing? - English Language & Usage …
I'm interested in the etymology of the word " doozy ". And primarily whether it is a good or bad thing? I always understood it to mean something exceptionally bad. e.g. Watch out for that first …
What could "mucka doozy" mean and where does it come from?
Jan 31, 2021 · I cannot see why a person apparently born and brought up in the USA would use "muckle", (properly spelled "mickle") which is a word limited to the Scottish and then combine …
Speaking of insults: "sod off!" meaning and origin
Nov 3, 2011 · Here's Eric Partridge from the Dict. of Slang and Unconv. English: sod. A sodomist: low coll.: Mid-C. 19-20; ob.-2. Hence, a pejorative, orig. and gen. violent: late C. 19-20. Often …
An inoffensive word for "stupid"? - English Language & Usage …
Referring to someone as dozy isn't particularly offensive, nor does it necessarily imply a continued state of being. Instead, it describes them as not being less than attentive, slow at responding …
grammar - when to use "myself" and "by myself" - English …
Mar 27, 2016 · I have 2 questions When to use "myself" and "by myself" Can I write "my {space}self" instead of "myself"?
Looking for word or succinct phrase for group incompetence
Feb 15, 2018 · I'm looking for a non-vulgar word or short, succinct phrase to describe group behavior wherein all of the individuals are making the same stupid choice. The vulgar …
Those who were or those who are? [closed] - English Language
I'm confused whether to use were or are on this... I detest liars, especially those who were/are making it up as a go-to-excuse. Thanks