Verk

n.

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A right hard slap.

In use

Billy: "I'm going to give you some verk for callin' me a half shyte eejit. Do ye want yer go boy?" Mikey: "No bodder boy! I'll mayte ye down de payple's park at 4pm, an' if I'm a few minutes late, feel free tew start without me!"

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Lawrence Muck

Hello, dear heart. Would you like me to translate 'Verk' in use for you?

'I shall give you a hard slap for calling me a half wit. Do you desire a fight?' 'No trouble at all! I shall meet you at the People's Park at four, and should I be a few minutes late, do feel free to begin without me!'