Why is it called crimbo?

The abbreviated Xmas, with the cross representing Christ, is first recorded in the middle of the 18th century. Other familiar forms include Crimbo (from 1928) and Crimble (from 1963). Also derived from a word relating to birth, ultimately from Latin natalis, ‘relating to a birth or birthday’.

What does crimbo mean in slang?

Christmas
or Crimbo (ˈkrɪmbəʊ ) noun. British an informal word for Christmas. Collins English Dictionary.

How do you spell chrimbo?

Chrimbo meaning (UK, slang) Christmas, especially with regard to its more secular and commercial aspects.

Where is Merry crimbo from?

The earliest recorded reference to “crimbo” is from The Strand Magazine in 1928: “You’ve saved your man, by crimbo”. It’s not clear that this is actually a reference to Christmas – to me it sounds more like an exclamation along the lines of “by Jingo!”.

What does Chrimmy mean?

1 obsolete : crumbly. 2 : very poor or inferior : lousy crummy weather has a crummy job.

What is crimbo day?

Definition of ‘Chrimbo’ a. the annual commemoration by Christians of the birth of Jesus Christ on Dec 25. b. Also called: Christmas Day. Dec 25, observed as a day of secular celebrations when gifts and greetings are exchanged.

What is the meaning of Chrissie?

Irish Baby Names Meaning: In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Chrissie is: Abbreviation of Christine. Follower of Christ.

What is merry crimbo?

or Crimbo (ˈkrɪmbəʊ ) noun. British an informal word for Christmas.

What is the meaning of lousy person?

If you describe someone as lousy, you mean that they are very bad at something they do.

What does scrummy mean in British?

delicious
scrummy in British English (ˈskrʌmɪ ) adjectiveWord forms: -mier or -miest informal. delicious; lovely.

Where does the name Chrissie come from?

♀ Chrissie as a girls’ name is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Chrissie is “follower of Christ”. Pet form of Christina and Christine.

How do you spell girls name Chrissie?

Chrissie (English) Chrissy (English) Christa (Danish, English, German) Christabel (English)