Several examples have already been provided but 2 points might be of further interest:
1. The Nottingham writer D.H.Lawrence uses the word in his novels of the 1920's
2. Reputed to have originated from the French word 'merde' meaning 'shit'. So, to be 'mardy' would mean to be behaving in a 'shitty' manner.
I grew up in 1950's Leicester where it was in common use.
1. The Nottingham writer D.H.Lawrence uses the word in his novels of the 1920's
2. Reputed to have originated from the French word 'merde' meaning 'shit'. So, to be 'mardy' would mean to be behaving in a 'shitty' manner.
I grew up in 1950's Leicester where it was in common use.
by Bevvles February 24, 2010
SARAH: miss always gives me detentions and i h8 her, i also hate you cuz you never stick up for me!
SAM: alrite, no need to get in a MARDI!
SAM: alrite, no need to get in a MARDI!
by emily October 18, 2004
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by Hellageller November 07, 2020
Lorna: Is James been mardy today?
Kelly: Not sure, why do you think that?
Lorna: Cos he's had that huge bag on his desk, and not offered me one all day.
Kelly: Not sure, why do you think that?
Lorna: Cos he's had that huge bag on his desk, and not offered me one all day.
by Perfect Princess July 22, 2009
To be surly. Not getting along with someone. To stop talking because you're annoyed.
Comes from Yorkshire.
Comes from Yorkshire.
by pobba May 09, 2008
by tantric nutter June 08, 2009