Fairy tales and Hockum

'The Pixie's Guide to Words that are Probably not Actually Words but Really Bloody Should Be'

Heddybo (noun/adj/v)
alt. Heddiboh
Herdeeber
Hurdibew


Definition: Whilst the true meaning of Heddybo has been lost to the annuls of history - officionados believe that it is an Old English word used to replace any lyric within a song in order to turn said song into a club remix ala Vic Reeves. 

The etymological  origins of Heddiboh are shrouded in mystery, however scholars have traced it as far back as 1980's 'Hi De Hi' star, Paul Shane. 

Reports of a great resurgence in the use of Heddybo in the popular vernacular in certain parts of Slough Town Centre circa 2000/2002, suggest that it was supremely versatile in its usage; although largely considered a profanity.

Current usage is less widespread although the war cry, 'Herdeeberrrrrrrrrrrrr' can still be heard in parts of Bristol to this day.

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'The Pixie's Word of the Moment'

Flibbertigibbet (noun)

Definition:  Scatterbrained - chattering, flighty, gossiping person - usually associated with young women

Example: (From the mouth of my lovely Grandmother) "Well she is a bit of a flibbertigibbet"

Did you know this word was in danger of being removed from the Oxford English Dictionary?  It was considered obsolete - like many other words: aerodrome, deliciate, for example... all perfectly delightful words - people just don't use them anymore, so they get removed from dictionaries and forgotten about... so sad.

My Grandma still uses Flibbertigibbet quite regularly... so it must still be a word - my Grandma says so!


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