dreckley

English

Alternative forms

• dreckly

Etymology

From the West Country pronunciation of directly.

Adverb

dreckley (comparative more dreckley, superlative most dreckley)

1. (West Country) later
2. (West Country) directly; now; shortly.

Usage notes

In widespread use around Cornwall, usually among long-term inhabitants rather than newcomers.

Synonyms

• (later):
• (shortly): See Thesaurus:soon