The story
Originally a variant form of gay, now associated with distinct senses.
First known use, by meaning
- from 17th c. Very.
- from 18th c. Fairly good; considerable.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: Very. Full definition →
Originally a variant form of gay, now associated with distinct senses.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.