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单词 guyver
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Definition of guyver in English:

guyver

(also gyver, guiver)
nounˈɡʌɪvə
mass nounAustralian, NZ informal
  • Ingratiating or affected speech or behaviour.

    〈澳/新西兰,非正式〉(说话或行为)奉承,讨好;做作

    what's all this guyver about the going being tough?
    Example sentencesExamples
    • They should be reminded that instead of the usual skinful of whisky and public welcome to cut out all this guyver and show Mr. Hughes the "Real Mackay."
    • Quite a lot of guyver missin' from our brand of chivalry; We don't make a pert procession when we're movin' up the forces.
    • The first mode of attack, to save money, is to see that Parliament is not overloaded with all this nonsense, all this dressing up and all this guyver.
    • I s'pose the wimmin git some sorter fun, wiv all this guyver, an' 'is nibs's shirt.
    • I wouldn't want you to get stuck-up and start putting on the gyver and forgetting your own.

Origin

Mid 19th century: of unknown origin.

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