Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

arvy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.21 in modern English

Syllables: arvy
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

British usage; Informal

Example Sentences

"‘Glad you like it,’ Johnny said. Then we′ll go tomorrer. Awright wi′ you? So this arvy we've gorra get our stuff together.’"
"‘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.’"
"‘Leave it. No point rinsing off when there's more cars coming this arvy.’"
"“Well, you haven't explained to me why you were wasted already by 5 o'clock in the arvy,” I retorted."

Etymology

Clipping of afternoon + -y.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: y

Usage

British usage
Informal

Inflected Forms

arvies (plural) arvo (alternative)

Questions

What does arvy mean?: Afternoon.
Where does arvy come from?: Clipping of afternoon + -y.

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