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nowty
What does nowty mean?
Grumpy, short-tempered or moody. A Lancashire/Manchester dialect word.
"He's proper nowty when he's not had his brew."
Origin
North West English dialect, related to 'naughty' (bad-tempered).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'nowty' mean?
It means grumpy, short-tempered or moody, in Lancashire and Manchester dialect.
Where does 'nowty' come from?
It's North West English dialect, related to the word 'naughty' in its older sense of bad-tempered.
Where is 'nowty' used?
It's heard across the North West of England.
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