| 释义 |
‖ iggri, iggry, int.|ˈɪgrɪ|
Also iggoree adv.
[Representing Egyptian colloq. Arab. pronunc. of ijri, imper. of jarā to run.]
Hurry up! Also as n. in phr. to get an iggri on.
1919W. H. Downing Digger Dial. 29 Iggoree, quickly. 1925Fraser & Gibbons Soldier & Sailor Words 127 Iggry (iggri),..a phrase in use in the Egyptian Expeditionary Force. ‘Iggry Corner’ at Bullecourt was so named by Australian troops who had been stationed in Egypt, as being an exceptionally dangerous locality from shell fire, where it was necessary to move rapidly. 1946Penguin New Writing XXVIII. 173 ‘Come on, Chalky,’ he pleaded, ‘get an iggri on!’ |