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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re: Skeeve

By Amanda on Mon, 01/19/2004 - 3:30pm.

There is also an adjective for this: skeevy.

re: Skeeve

By Circus on Tue, 02/24/2004 - 11:33am.

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

re: Skeeve

By Peter Reynolds on Thu, 10/27/2005 - 2:02pm.

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.

re: Skeeve

By Todd on Sat, 10/29/2005 - 2:35pm.

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

re: Skeeve

By Jason on Thu, 07/06/2006 - 5:03pm.

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.

re: Skeeve

By Matha on Tue, 01/09/2007 - 3:12pm.

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.

re: Skeeve

By Carol on Sat, 06/23/2007 - 2:48pm.

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

re: Skeeve

By Carol on Sat, 06/23/2007 - 2:49pm.

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

And in my household, when

By anon on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 6:46pm.

And in my household, when something was really gross, we'd yell "Scheevotes!"

Skeeve

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