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arvy

arvy noun: afternoon.

Noun

arvy (plural arvies)

  1. (UK, informal) Afternoon.
    • ‘Glad you like it,’ Johnny said. Then we′ll go tomorrer. Awright wi′ you? So this arvy we've gorra get our stuff together.’1994, Katie Flynn, The Girl From Penny Lane, page 152
    • ‘Howzit going?’ Tracey repeated. Before I could answer she rushed on, ‘I′ve got a nine-thirty. I won't be back before lunch, but maybe first thing this arvy. By the way,’ she flung over her shoulder, ‘It′s got to be read, hey! Make sure you get Belinda to type it, Tambu.’2006, Tsitsi Dangarembga, The Book of Not: A Sequel to Nervous Conditions, page 215

Examples of arvy in a sentence

  • No point rinsing off when there's more cars coming this arvy.’2007, James Moloney, A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove, page 95:
  • “Well, you haven't explained to me why you were wasted already by 5 o'clock in the arvy,” I retorted.2009, Faye Sakura Rentoule, Angel Service, page 39:

Forms of arvy

pluralarvies
alternative formarvo

Origin of arvy

Clipping of afternoon + -y.

Questions about arvy

What does arvy mean?
Arvy means afternoon.
How do you use arvy in a sentence?
No point rinsing off when there's more cars coming this arvy.’
What part of speech is arvy?
Arvy is a noun.
What is the plural of arvy?
The plural of arvy is arvies.

Words near arvy in the dictionary

  1. Arvizus
  2. ARVN
  3. arvo
  4. arvos
  5. ARVs
  6. arvy
  7. ARW
  8. Arwal
  9. Arwel
  10. arwhoolie
  11. arwhoolies

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