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  1. Ermintruder

    Weird Word Ways: Reduplicative Recitations

    This type of English language mannerism, always, has subconsciously puzzled me. And it exists in other languages, too. You do know what I mean... Examples include: "dilly-dally" "shilly-shally" "wishy-washy" "mumbo-jumbo" "zig-zag" "ding-dong" "hee-haw" "wiggle-waggle" hip-hop" "spit-spot"...
  2. liveinabin

    Chinny Reckon

    I was wondering, does anyone have any idea where the phrase 'chinny reckon' comes from. I recall it being used in about 1983 and my friend John claimed to have invented it. I called Chinny Reckon on that straight away.
    • liveinabin
    • Thread
    • 1983 childhood comedy jimmy hill television & film the english language the mary whitehouse experience turns of phrase
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    • Forum: Urban Legends & Folklore
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