What does Skeeter mean in England?

noun (1) skee·​ter ˈskē-tər. : mosquito.
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What does the slang Skeeter mean?

North American slang for mosquito, an insect.
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Is Skeeter short for something?

a dialectal variant of mosquito.
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Where did the term Skeeter come from?

Meaning of Skeeter: Name Skeeter in the English origin, means A very fast and rapid, swift man. Name Skeeter is of English origin and is a Boy name. People with name Skeeter are usually Christianity by religion.
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What does Sket mean in UK slang?

sket in British English

(skɛt ) British derogatory, slang. a promiscuous girl or woman. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
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What is a Minnie in England?

(ˈmɪni) noun. Scot & Northern English informal. mother; mom. Also: minny.
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What does small fanny mean in Britain?

(Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, vulgar) The female genitalia. [ from 1830s] Her dress was so short you could nearly see her fanny. (Canada, US, informal) The buttocks; arguably the most nearly polite of several euphemisms. [ from 1910s]
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What is a Barbie in British slang?

derogatory, slang. a superficially attractive but insipid young woman.
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What is British numpty?

numpty (plural numpties) (Britain, derogatory) An idiot, dolt or fool.
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What is the most British slang?

20 of the Most Common British Slang Words
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Is numpty a British word?

Numpty is a word that is primarily used in British slang (specifically in Scotland), although its use has also been recorded in Australia. The meaning of the word Numpty is generally defined as being one of the following: A stupid person, a person who makes silly or foolish actions, sometimes based on poor judgement.
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Is Skeeter a real name?

The Skeeter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Skeeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Skeeter families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeeter's in USA.
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Where does the nickname Skeeter come from the help?

Skeeter. In the novel, she's described as being tall and gangly with sharp features and frizzy hair. The nickname "Skeeter" came from her brother, who, upon seeing her as newborn exclaimed: "It's not a baby, it's a skeeter!" Skeeter being slang for mosquito.
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Is skeeter syndrome a real thing?

Skeeter syndrome is a large local allergic reaction to mosquito bites marked by significant inflammation. If you have it, you're allergic to substances in the mosquito's saliva. Some people have so much swelling that they have trouble moving.
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Whose nickname is Skeeter in Marvel?

Fictional character biography. Born prematurely in a suburb of Denver, Colorado, Mary MacPherran grew up scrawny and short-statured, inspiring the popular Vanessa Ashwood at school to nickname her "Skeeter" (a slang word for mosquito).
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What could Edie be short for?

Edie is a girl's name of British origin and is often used as a nickname or derivation of the name Edith.
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Is Midge a nickname for Margaret?

Midge is a name primarily given to girls. This retro-chic title is a popular nickname for Margaret, which stems from the Greek word margarítēs, meaning “pearl.” Midge is also the name applied to many small biting insects throughout the UK and Ireland.
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What does bite me mean in British?

(idiomatic, slang, offensive) An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party. quotations ▼ (idiomatic, slang) A taunting phrase, essentially meaning "I don't care". quotations ▼
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What does chirping mean in British slang?

to chirp somone is to insult them or talk badly about that person or people. possibly originated from cearcian old english chirkin which means "to twitter" which is from "creak, gnash" which means to strike somthing together in anger.
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What is a slapper in England?

/ (ˈslæpə) / noun. British slang a promiscuous woman.
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What is the British slang for girl?

'Lass' or 'lassie' is another word for 'girl'. This is mainly in the north of England and Scotland. 'Lad' is another word for boy.
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What is a Ninnyhammer?

Noun. ninnyhammer (plural ninnyhammers) a foolish person; a simpleton quotations ▼
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What does scrappy mean in the UK?

scrappy adjective (NOT IMPRESSIVE)

UK. badly organized or put together: I'm afraid your last essay was a very scrappy piece of work. We were scrappy in the first half and deserved to lose.
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Why do Brits say Kip?

As World Wide Words explains, British people use the “kip” to explain a variety of acts that involve sleeping. It can be used in lieu of “nap,” or as a means of describing a longer period of sleep. Example: “I could really use a quick kip before my workout.”
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What does growler mean in England?

growler noun [C] (BEER CONTAINER)

a jug or large bottle that can be filled with beer, especially at a brewery (= a place where beer is made). A growler usually contains 64 fluid ounces: I stop by once every week or so to get my growler refilled.
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