noun
General Slang
derby
DAR-bee · noun · informal
A match between two local rivals.
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Definitions
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A fixture between two clubs from the same city or region, carrying extra tension and rivalry.
“The North London derby is always a fiery affair.”
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derby In A Sentence
The North London derby is always a fiery affair.
Origin & Usage
Often linked to the Derby horse race / local Derbyshire fixtures; now used for any local rivalry.
Variants
local derby
People Also Ask
What is a derby in football?
It is a match between two clubs from the same city or region, carrying extra rivalry, tension and local bragging rights.
Why is a local rivalry match called a derby?
The term is commonly linked to English horse racing's Derby and to fiercely contested local fixtures, and now covers any close geographic rivalry.
How do you pronounce derby?
In British English it is said 'DAR-bee', not 'DUR-bee'.
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