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DIV

n. countable
C2 Proficiency div Slang

n. a silly or stupid person. It is a casual, British word used to tease someone who has made a mistake.

n. a foolish or incompetent person. Primarily British in usage; carries a derogatory but often lighthearted tone in informal social contexts.


SIMPLE

Don't be such a div, the keys are in your hand.

CONTEXTUAL

He felt like a total div when he realized he had been wearing his shirt inside out all morning.

Usage

Informal British slang; typically used as a mild pejorative in face-to-face interaction.

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