this word doesn't come from anything to do with the dole or unemployment, it's a north-eastern english word originating from the mining community's use of different types of lamp whilst 'doon the pit'. An early, dangerous lamp nicknamed the Scotch Davy ('Divvie') had a high propensity to explode, and was superseded by safer lamps such as the George Stephenson ('Geordie') lamp. So someone would be unwise to go down a mine with a Davy/Divvie lamp, hence the word coming to mean a daft or silly person. Non-offensive and can be affectionate.
'Ye keep way from me if ye usin a divvy!' (Miners' usage)
'Ha, you're such a divvy' or 'He's a right div.' (Modern usage)
'Ha, you're such a divvy' or 'He's a right div.' (Modern usage)
by dominodance June 12, 2010
by Eiden August 8, 2004
a simple and highly amusing insult, which probably has a deep and very interesting origin, of which i kno nothing. i just like saying it. so if u ARE interested in learning where this insult came from, please read the other definitions on this here page.
u divvy.
u divvy.
by parlez January 18, 2005
by dilbert scrunchie June 20, 2003
adj. meaning acting in a jittery, jumpy, and intimidated manner, while avoiding eye contact and sweating.
by capstoner November 28, 2018
General insult, often used by charva scum but not necessarily used by a total moron
Synonyms: Idiot, git, moron, wanker, etc.
Synonyms: Idiot, git, moron, wanker, etc.
by John Q Moron December 7, 2003