veddy

English

Adverb

veddy (not comparable)

1. Pronunciation spelling of very.
   • 1988 October 21, Lawrence Bommer, “Magnum Farce”, in Chicago Reader:

     In Noises Off we're hurled through the first act--in three different incarnations--from an imaginary very silly, veddy British sex farce, Nothing On, that's deservedly playing the provinces.

   • 2011 August 6, Stephanie Clifford, “Would You Like a Smile With That?”, in The New York Times:

     Pret a Manger, the veddy British chain, has gained a foothold in our McWorld of burgers and fries, where you can fun-size this, combo that and, let’s face it, sort of expect sullen service.

Usage notes

• Mimicking a traditional upper-class British accent.