tvi

See also: TVI, tvi-, and tví

Swedish

Etymology

Inherited from Old Swedish tvi, of soundproofing origin.

Interjection

tvi

1. Expresses disgust, contempt, and the like.

   Tvi! Jag tog just en tugga av en möglig macka.

   Yuck! I just took a bite out of a moldy sandwich.

   Tvi dig!

   Damn you! (fairly old-fashioned/quaint)

Derived terms

• tvi vale

See also

• blä
• usch

References

• tvi in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• tvi in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
• tvi in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)