Where does “piddlingly” come from?
piddlingly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
piddlingly (English): In a way that is piddling, obscure, or trivial
Definitions
- In a way that is piddling, obscure, or trivial
Ancestry of “piddlingly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |