jildi
adverb
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Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɪldi/
adv
Etymology: Anglo-Indian military slang, from Hindi जल्दी (jaldī, “soon”).
- Quickly.
“‘Them bloody chaps 'ave a cushy job,’ said little Martlow with resentful envy. ‘Just fly over the line, take a peek at ol' Fritz, and as soon as a bit o' shrapnel comes their way, fuck off 'ome jildy, toot sweet.’”
“If you don’t drink that tea a bit jildy you’ll miss the bus.”