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yampy
What does yampy mean?
Mad, daft, barmy — affectionately so. Used in Birmingham and the Black Country for someone behaving foolishly or eccentrically. Not a serious insult; more 'you absolute wally'.
"Yow'm proper yampy if yow think I'm payin' that much for a pint."
Origin
Black Country / Dudley origin, possibly linked to 'yam' (Black Country verb 'to be'); etymology disputed.
Frequently asked questions
What does yampy mean?
It's Brummie for mad, daft, or a bit cracked.
How do you use yampy in a sentence?
"You'd have to be yampy to go out in this weather."
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