(colloquial, UK, _, dialectal) A nephew.
(colloquial, UK, _, dialectal) A nephew.
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UK and Irish slang — Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Yorkshire, Glaswegian, Brummie, Welsh, West Country, plus Irish English. Centuries of regional dialects feeding into modern British and Irish street talk.
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(UK, _, dialectal) A grandson.
"nevvy" is a regional or dialect word meaning a grandson. It is most likely picked up from family, a particular part of the country, or a piece of regional media. There is nothing to worry about: dialect vocabulary is a sign of place and heritage, not of any risky behaviour. If anything, it is a nice opportunity to talk about where the word comes from and which side of the family or which place uses it.
"nevvy" is regional / dialectal English meaning a grandson. It is mainly heard in British English (and Irish English). A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "a grandson" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to use "nevvy" outside its region; speakers from elsewhere may not understand it or may find it self-consciously local. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
“They crossed the mountain in high winds, kicking their heavy boots into 'nevvy', soft snow covered with a frozen icepan, inching their way to an area of snow beyond the Aonach an Nidridge.”
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