verb
General Slang
werrit
· verb · brummie
To worry, fret or fuss — the Brummie pronunciation of 'worry'.
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Definitions
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To worry, fret or get yourself in a state. Often aimed at someone winding themselves up over nothing.
“Stop werritin', the bus will come.”
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2
A fussy, anxious person — a worrier. 'You old werrit' is half affectionate, half telling you to calm down.
“Our nan's a proper werrit, rings me every hour when I'm driving.”
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werrit In A Sentence
Stop werritin', the bus will come.
Our nan's a proper werrit, rings me every hour when I'm driving.
Origin & Usage
Dialect form of 'worry', recorded in Midlands and Northern English since the 1800s. Also used as a noun for a fusspot — 'don't be such a werrit'.
People Also Ask
What does "werrit" mean?
It means to worry, fret or fuss — the Brummie (Birmingham) pronunciation of 'worry'.
How do you use "werrit" in a sentence?
"Stop werriting about it, love, it'll all work out."
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