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ganzy
What does ganzy mean?
A jumper or pullover. The word your nan uses when she's telling you to put one on because it's parky out. From the Channel Island of Guernsey via centuries of dialect drift.
"Pop yer ganzy on, bab, it's bostin cold."
Origin
Dialect mangling of 'Guernsey' — the Channel Island whose thick knitted seaman's sweaters gave the word its meaning. Same root as 'gansey' up north.
Frequently asked questions
What does ganzy mean?
It's a jumper — knitted, woolly, and probably a bit itchy.
How do you use ganzy in a sentence?
"Me nan knitted me a ganzy for Christmas."
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