Div

Div (noun / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Divvy, Div head, Proper div)

Definition:

A div is a fool, someone who has done something stupid.

Where Div Comes From:

It is short for “divvy”, an older British word for a fool whose exact origin is unclear.

How People Actually Use Div:

Used as a mild, teasing insult: “don’t be a div”. It is popular in London, the north and among younger speakers.

Is Div Rude?

Mildly rude, but often affectionate between friends and not a swear word.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Don’t be a div, put your coat on.”Meaning: Don’t be silly, put your coat on.
• “I felt like a right div when I forgot his name.”Meaning: I felt silly when I forgot his name.
• “He’s a bit of a div, but he means well.”Meaning: He’s a bit foolish, but his heart is in the right place.

Similar Slang:

Muppet, Plonker, Numpty, Wally

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