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Skeeve

To be grossed out by something. Actual overheard conversation: "Ah youse gonna gowout wit Mahkie again?" "Ah youse plugged in? He skeeves me!"
R.D. McVout

Comments

There is also an adjective for this: skeevy.

Amanda on January 19, 2004 03:30 PM.

Supposedly the term "skeeve" or "skeevy" comes from the Italian word "schifo," which means disgusting, revolting, dirty, etc.

Circus on February 24, 2004 11:33 AM.

For a while back in middleschool, to "skeeve" (verb) was to borrow money, food, or whatever; without the intention of giving it back. The VP of the school once made an announcement over the PA, threatening to stop the skeeving in the schoold. Classic.

Peter Reynolds on October 27, 2005 02:02 PM.

The correct pronunciation, at least in my Italian-American household has always been "shkeeve".

Todd on October 29, 2005 02:35 PM.

I've taught so many people what "skeeve" means, and after a while they start using it on their own! There really is no real English verb for this, which I think is why it catches on.

Jason on July 6, 2006 05:03 PM.

Skeevoso can be used as an adjective - :"he was wicked skeevoso with his hayuh greased back." Also sometimes prononuced shkeevoso. Southie Italian English. Yes, there is an enclave of Italians in Southie.

Matha on January 9, 2007 03:12 PM.

Funny, I always thought "skeeved out," was a Brooklyn (as opposed to Brookline) expression. Live and learn. :o)

Carol on June 23, 2007 02:48 PM.

Funny, I always thought "skeeved out," was a Brooklyn (as opposed to Brookline) expression. Live and learn. :o)

Carol on June 23, 2007 02:49 PM.

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