dreckley

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the West Country pronunciation of directly.

Adverb[edit]

dreckley (comparative more dreckley, superlative most dreckley)

  1. (West Country) later
  2. (West Country) directly; now; shortly.

Usage notes[edit]

In widespread use around Cornwall, usually among long-term inhabitants rather than newcomers.

Synonyms[edit]