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There appears to be various opinions on the subject. Some have suggested neck in this sense came from the Old Breton word cnoch and/or the Old German word hnack, both of which had a sense of "hill" or "summit" to identify a place. Neckhas, also, been used in England, since around 1555, to describe a narrow strip of land jutting out into the water, presumably because it resembled an animal's neck. Early American settlers seem to have seen the same animal's neck in a narrow stand of trees or a logged settlement on the edge of a woods. Hence, your "neck of the woods" was your home or neighborhood.
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Is neck a verb?
It can be a verb, for the slang term meaning to physically woo ("make out"). But otherwise it is a noun.
From where does the word bash originate?
The word "bash" is believed to originate from the British slang term "bash" or "batter," meaning to strike or hit forcefully. It is also thought to have roots in Old French and Middle English languages.
Where did the phrase 'ranga' originate?
According to WikiAnswers, Ranga is a slang word used by teenage kids. It refers to a person with red hair, and it comes from the word Orangutan.
What is the plural of slang?
Slang is a collective term. It has no plural form.
Where does slang term 'Herbert' originate?
Origin of "Herbert"From London, originally referring to a bastard child. The name herbert was a common working class name similar to a joe in the states now a days. The term then began to become more negative to mean a foolish person
Where did wassup originate?
The slang term 'Wassup?', like many other slang terms, originated on the streets, and has no known origin as far as I know.
What state did the term 'dude' originate from?
From the 1880's, New York slang of uncertain origin
Where does the phrase buck she originate?
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What does term ragging on you mean and when did it originate?
Ragging is a slang term with two different meanings. It can either mean that a girl is on her period or it can mean teasing and tormenting.
How did term redneck originate?
from miners who wore red neck "bandana's. They were protesting mining conditions.
Where does the term for Ginn spirits originate?
Both words originate from greek or latin words, as most english words do. Also, they originate from older slang terms from even back to the medival times.
Where did the slang term true blue originate?
in australia, the song hey true blue, john williamson is the artist
What did the phrase 'Mind your own beeswax originate'?
The slang term "beeswax" is used instead of "business" - so: "Mind your own business".
Where does the term 'boyo' originate from?
The slang term "booyah" originated in the 1990s. However, it is not known from where the slang term is originated from. This term defines joy or excitement.
Is neck a verb?
It can be a verb, for the slang term meaning to physically woo ("make out"). But otherwise it is a noun.
What does chedda mean?
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Why doing time in prison is called ''bird''?
The slang term "bird" for prison is thought to originate from British rhyming slang, where "bird" rhymes with "the big house" or "clink," which both refer to prison. Over time, the term "bird" became a common slang word for prison.
