A colloquial, dialectal or old-fashioned way of speaking.
It could also mean that the subject has more incentive to do the action, according to sources.
(French guy here, if So wants to fix my writing)
It could also mean that the subject has more incentive to do the action, according to sources.
(French guy here, if So wants to fix my writing)
If I hadn't a-been here...
The times they are a-changing
I told her I (had?) bought croissants and she came a-running
.A-verb-ing/ed.
The times they are a-changing
I told her I (had?) bought croissants and she came a-running
.A-verb-ing/ed.
by Totocar February 14, 2018
Get the a-verb-ing/edmug. by notdove December 14, 2023
Get the verbedmug. Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛɡjələr vɜ rbz/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Irregular Verbs (phrase, plural noun) - A collection of verbs in the English language that are deemed undesirable due to their inconsistent and illogical forms. These verbs disrupt the natural order and perplex comprehension. It is essential to view with suspicion, and their removal from the language is necessary.
Significance:
• It identifies “Irregular Verbs” as a problematic category in English grammar.
• It presents them as inherently confusing and illogical.
• It asserts that they are a barrier to clear comprehension.
• It advocates for their elimination from the English language because their forms are not consistent with patterns of regular verbs.
Definition:
1. Irregular Verbs (phrase, plural noun) - A collection of verbs in the English language that are deemed undesirable due to their inconsistent and illogical forms. These verbs disrupt the natural order and perplex comprehension. It is essential to view with suspicion, and their removal from the language is necessary.
Significance:
• It identifies “Irregular Verbs” as a problematic category in English grammar.
• It presents them as inherently confusing and illogical.
• It asserts that they are a barrier to clear comprehension.
• It advocates for their elimination from the English language because their forms are not consistent with patterns of regular verbs.
Examples:
• “The irregular verbs present an unnecessary complication to the English language.”
• “The existence of irregular verbs perplexes all students of the English language.”
• “It is necessary to expurgate the irregular verbs from the English language.”
• “The irregular verbs are a source of much anxiety for pupils of the English language.”
• “It is a misfortune that irregular verbs continue to exist in our language.”
• “The irregular verbs present an unnecessary complication to the English language.”
• “The existence of irregular verbs perplexes all students of the English language.”
• “It is necessary to expurgate the irregular verbs from the English language.”
• “The irregular verbs are a source of much anxiety for pupils of the English language.”
• “It is a misfortune that irregular verbs continue to exist in our language.”
by Dmitrio January 13, 2025
Get the irregular verbsmug. The act of putting one's arms up into a 'scary vampirey' pose to physically denote what would happen if someone 'shadows' a person.
NB Should be used with caution and only in optimal comedy situations.
NB Should be used with caution and only in optimal comedy situations.
To Nosferatu (verb):
A: "Person C will be shadowing me today"
B: Does a Nosferatu (i.e. assumes the Nosferatu position)
A: "Person C will be shadowing me today"
B: Does a Nosferatu (i.e. assumes the Nosferatu position)
by Drinkmeforfree April 8, 2011
Get the To Nosferatu (verb)mug. To lose in a situation you initially appeared to be winning. Derived from Reading Football Club who do this in 90% of their games.
To Ding (verb)
"How did Mark get on with Sarah, he looked to be in there?"
"He had a chance to take her home, but missed his chance and then some other guy moved in."
"He Dinged it?"
"Proper Ding."
"How did Mark get on with Sarah, he looked to be in there?"
"He had a chance to take her home, but missed his chance and then some other guy moved in."
"He Dinged it?"
"Proper Ding."
by oxodouble December 6, 2023
Get the To Ding (verb)mug. 
by Sour patch mole May 24, 2025
Get the Verbmug.