pidge
English
Etymology
Clipping of pigeonhole, early 2000s. The verb is attested earlier than the noun.
Noun
pidge (plural pidges)
- (Cambridge University, Oxford University, slang) A pigeonhole.
- 2004, Alberto Behar, Introduction to Microeconomics: Tutorial Pack, St Hilda's College, Oxford, page 1:
- You must hand your assigned work into my pidge at Nuffield by 5pm the Thursday before. Don’t be late.
- 2014, Emerald Fennell, Shiverton Hall: The Creeper, page 114:
- Toynbee examined the book with interest. 'He said it was put in your pidge?' he said.
- 2004, Alberto Behar, Introduction to Microeconomics: Tutorial Pack, St Hilda's College, Oxford, page 1:
Verb
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- (Cambridge University, Oxford University, slang, transitive) To post (something) in a pigeonhole.
- Please pidge your completed application form to the society president.
- 2001, “Finance & General Purpose Committee”, in PostScript[1], number 327, Oxford University Scout and Guide Group, page 6:
- Possibilities to attract new members were: ¶ Pidge every fresher a flyer at the start of next Michaelmas
References
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