adj
gert
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Gert (adj) means (regional British dialect, especially West Country) Big or great in size. Example: “That's a gert big tractor he's got.”
adj
1
(regional British dialect, especially West Country) Big or great in size.
"That's a gert big tractor he's got."
adv
1
(regional British dialect) Very.
"It's gert cold out there today."
"That pizza was gert tasty."
"That's a gert big sandwich."
How to use gert
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA West Country dialect word meaning "great" or "very," as in "gert big."
When to use it
Strongly regional (South West England); would sound out of place outside that dialect context.
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Etymology
A dialect variant of "great," altered through sound-shifting in Middle English speech.
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What does “gert” mean?
The word “gert” means (regional British dialect, especially West Country) Big or great in size. In plain terms, a West Country dialect word meaning "great" or "very," as in "gert big.".
How do you pronounce “gert”?
“Gert” is pronounced gt (/ɡɝːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “gert” in a sentence?
Here is “gert” used in a sentence: “That's a gert big tractor he's got.”
What part of speech is “gert”?
Depending on how it is used, “gert” can be an adjective and an adverb.
Where does the word “gert” come from?
The word “gert” comes from Middle English. A dialect variant of "great," altered through sound-shifting in Middle English speech.
How many meanings does “gert” have?
“Gert” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (regional British dialect, especially West Country) Big or great in size.
