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

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Submitted by adamg on Mon, 11/10/2003 - 12:03pm.

re: Skeeve

There is also an adjective for this: skeevy.

Amanda (not verified) | Mon, 01/19/2004 - 3:30pm

re: Skeeve

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

Circus (not verified) | Tue, 02/24/2004 - 11:33am

re: Skeeve

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 (not verified) | Thu, 10/27/2005 - 1:02pm

re: Skeeve

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

Todd (not verified) | Sat, 10/29/2005 - 1:35pm

re: Skeeve

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 (not verified) | Thu, 07/06/2006 - 4:03pm

re: Skeeve

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 (not verified) | Tue, 01/09/2007 - 3:12pm

re: Skeeve

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

Carol (not verified) | Sat, 06/23/2007 - 1:48pm

re: Skeeve

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

Carol (not verified) | Sat, 06/23/2007 - 1:49pm

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