dreckley
English
Alternative forms
- dreckly
Etymology
From the West Country pronunciation of directly.
Adverb
dreckley (comparative more dreckley, superlative most dreckley)
- (West Country) later
- (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