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awfy
What does awfy mean?
Very, extremely ('awfy nice'). Also an adjective meaning dreadful.
"That's awfy kind o' ye."
Origin
Scots form of 'awfully/awful'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'awfy' mean?
It's the Scots form of 'awfully', meaning very or extremely, as in 'awfy nice'. As an adjective it can mean dreadful.
How do you use 'awfy'?
You'd use it as an intensifier, as in 'That's awfy kind o' ye.'
Where does 'awfy' come from?
It's simply the Scots form of 'awfully' and 'awful'.
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