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See http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=scrumdiddlyumptious
There are many words in English like this that add a syllable to an already existing word in humour or to imitate the language of children. I would be interested to see what the Greek translation of this word is in Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory.
Some words are chameleon-like and the context clearly gives the meaning, e.g.:-
" Actually, I wonder if there are some early mayfly too - I was out on Saturday and early evening time up to my nicky-nacky-noos twixt Rackmill and Haugh [parts of the river Devon in Stirlingshire, Scotland]. I saw some largish, light-coloured flies twirling away upstream "together" (phwoarr). Didn't appear that the trout had noticed so maybe either I was wrong or the fish haven't cottoned on yet or begun to identify the mayfly as food. Oh and apologies for numerous typos in the last two posts - rushed entries (said the bishop to the actress!). " Here it means 'genitals'; the word can mean anything you want it to mean and originated from a child's nursery rhyme. See http://www.nurseryrhymes4u.com/NURSERY_RHYMES/Page_859.html.
Are there Greek equivalents for both these words 'scrumdidlyuptious' & 'nicky, nacky, noo'?
There are many words in English like this that add a syllable to an already existing word in humour or to imitate the language of children. I would be interested to see what the Greek translation of this word is in Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory.
Some words are chameleon-like and the context clearly gives the meaning, e.g.:-
" Actually, I wonder if there are some early mayfly too - I was out on Saturday and early evening time up to my nicky-nacky-noos twixt Rackmill and Haugh [parts of the river Devon in Stirlingshire, Scotland]. I saw some largish, light-coloured flies twirling away upstream "together" (phwoarr). Didn't appear that the trout had noticed so maybe either I was wrong or the fish haven't cottoned on yet or begun to identify the mayfly as food. Oh and apologies for numerous typos in the last two posts - rushed entries (said the bishop to the actress!). " Here it means 'genitals'; the word can mean anything you want it to mean and originated from a child's nursery rhyme. See http://www.nurseryrhymes4u.com/NURSERY_RHYMES/Page_859.html.
Are there Greek equivalents for both these words 'scrumdidlyuptious' & 'nicky, nacky, noo'?