tjwy

Westrobothnian

Alternative forms
  • tsvyj

Etymology

From Old Norse tví, of onomatopoeic origin, reproducing the sound of spitting. Compare Norwegian tvi, Swedish tvi, Danish tvi and Middle Low German tfi.

Interjection

tjwy

  1. fie, fy; an expression of contempt
    tjwy deg
    Fie on you!

Derived terms
  • tjufre (“call dibs by saying tju (tjwy) + fre "peace" (cf. Swedish paxa "call dibs" from Latin pax "peace")”)
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