Derry
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Noun — A feeling of dislike toward someone or something (chiefly in the phrase "have a derry on").
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How to use Derry
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
The "dislike" sense is dated Australian/New Zealand slang; the song-refrain sense is a leftover from traditional English and Irish ballads.
Etymology
From Irish Doire, from doire (“oak grove”), from Old Irish daire (“oak forest”), from Proto-Celtic *daru.
Full origin of Derry →Frequently asked questions
What does “Derry” mean?
The word “Derry” means a feeling of dislike toward someone or something (chiefly in the phrase "have a derry on"). In plain terms, either a mild grudge against someone, or the nonsense "la-la" filler words in old folk-song choruses.
How do you pronounce “Derry”?
“Derry” is pronounced DEH-ree (/ˈdɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Derry” in a sentence?
Here is “Derry” used in a sentence: “She's had a derry on him ever since he borrowed her bike and never returned it.”
What part of speech is “Derry”?
Depending on how it is used, “Derry” can be a noun and an interjection.
Is “Derry” a common word?
“Derry” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Derry” have?
“Derry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a feeling of dislike toward someone or something (chiefly in the phrase "have a derry on").