The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #125174   Message #2769749
Posted By: Tug the Cox
20-Nov-09 - 08:20 AM
Thread Name: BS: Ridiculous terms of abuse
Subject: RE: BS: Ridiculous terms of abuse
Mardy is founf throughout the east Midlans/South Yorkshire. It relates to marred = spoilt, and is usually used to taunt people who complain if they don't get their own way. Most common phrases are Mardy Baby, and Mardy Bum.
    Peter and Iona Opie provide a map of its geographical provenance.