(Northumbria, Geordie, Teesside, plural "clemmy") One stone (unit of mass).
(Northumbria, Geordie, Teesside, plural "clemmy") One stone (unit of mass).
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(Northumbria, Geordie, Teesside, plural "clemmies") A stone (rock), particularly one that is thrown.
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Clemmy means: A stone (rock), particularly one that is thrown.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
clemmy means: A stone (rock), particularly one that is thrown.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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