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peety about dee

interjectionemotion

Ironic exclamation at deserved misfortune

An ironic exclamation used to indicate that someone's misfortune is deserved.

Example in use

peety about dee, he braggit ower mickle an lost his boat.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/PEE-tee-uh-BOUT-dee/

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Origin & context

scotsolderharsh

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