Local language topic
Verb Phrase
Compare 4 regional entries that share this classification while keeping each local definition attached to its place.
Irelandireland.localmean.com
acting the maggot
/ACK-ting the MAG-ut/Behaving foolishly, messing around, causing trouble, or refusing to take something seriously.
“Stop acting the maggot and finish your homework.”
Bostonboston.localmean.com
bang a uey
/ˌbæŋ ə ˈjuː.i/To make a U-turn, especially in casual driving directions.
“You missed the turn—bang a uey at the next light.”
Londonlondon.localmean.com
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Londonlondon.localmean.com
taking the mick
/TAY-king thuh MIK · /ˌteɪ.kɪŋ ðə ˈmɪk//Mocking someone, making them look silly, or behaving as though a situation is not being taken seriously.
“They were taking the mick out of his new haircut.”