pre tense delve
present tense delving
post tense delved
To seek information cautiously
or to dig or labor with a spade
Refer to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Capital "D" at the begging of a sentence.
to use or abuse a hallucinogenic drug of the deliriant variety.
The term is used most predominantly by those who frequent 420chan's deliriant board when referring to ingesting massive amounts of diphenhydramine (Benadryl in the US).
Delving is notoriously unpleasant and often terrifying to the user. Yet some drug users are drawn to delving by the very realistic looking hallucinations of non-existant people and objects, that are not seen on other types of drugs.
If you REALLY think you are ready to delve, take 30 benadryl and then call me back the next day.
This is what British mfs named "Sir Bumble Nockntooten IV" expect you to say on Halloween rather than, "Trick or treat?"
The story of Sir Bumble Nockentooten IV's expectation for children to say "ludicrous tomfoolery or delectable sweets?"
Me: *Knocks on Sir Bumble Nockentooten IV's door*
Sir Bumble Nockentooten IV: *Opens door*
Me: "Trick or treat?!"
Sir Bumble Nockentooten IV: *Closes door in anger and pure frustration and starts to cry*
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murdererused a serrated blade.