sharrie: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very low (dialectal/obsolete)Informal, dialectal, potentially archaic
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What does “sharrie” mean?
A colloquial or dialectal variant meaning 'to share' or 'to divide', often used in specific regional contexts.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A colloquial or dialectal variant meaning 'to share' or 'to divide', often used in specific regional contexts.
Informally, it can imply a sense of communal participation or fair distribution, sometimes with a playful or folksy connotation.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Potentially more recognisable as a Scots or Northern English dialect form in British contexts. In American English, it would be an extreme non-standard variant, if recognised at all.
Connotations
UK: May carry rustic, old-fashioned, or regional charm. US: Likely perceived as a misspelling or idiosyncratic.
Frequency
Extremely rare in both varieties, not found in standard corpora.
Grammar
How to Use “sharrie” in a Sentence
[Subject] sharries [Object] (with [Recipient])Examples
Examples of “sharrie” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- "We'll just sharrie the last scone," said the old man in a broad Yorkshire accent.
- The children were taught to sharrie their toys.
American English
- In her folksy blog, she wrote, "Let's all sharrie the bounty of the harvest."
- He jokingly said, "C'mon, don't be greedy, sharrie the pizza!".
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used.
Everyday
Only in deliberate non-standard or humorous imitation of dialect.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “sharrie”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “sharrie”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “sharrie”
- Using it in formal writing.
- Assuming it is a standard noun (e.g., 'a sharrie' is incorrect).
- Overusing the '-ie' suffix to create other non-standard verbs.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is not a word in Standard English. It is a non-standard, dialectal, or historical variant of the verb 'to share'.
No. It is non-standard and would be marked as an error. Always use 'share'.
Possibly in historical texts representing regional speech, in folk songs, or in creative writing aiming for a rustic tone.
No, its core meaning is identical. The '-ie' suffix may add a connotation of familiarity, simplicity, or small-scale activity.
A colloquial or dialectal variant meaning 'to share' or 'to divide', often used in specific regional contexts.
Sharrie is usually informal, dialectal, potentially archaic in register.
Sharrie: in British English it is pronounced /ˈʃæri/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈʃæri/ or /ˈʃɛri/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'SHARE' and add an affectionate '-ie' ending, like 'lassie' or 'doggie', making it 'sharrie'.
Conceptual Metaphor
POSSESSION IS A PHYSICAL OBJECT TO BE BROKEN (We can *break* the cake and sharrie it).
Practice
Quiz
What is the most accurate description of 'sharrie'?