Question
Updated on
3 Dec 2022
- Russian
-
English (US)
Question about English (US)
One english youtuber frequently uses phrases "winky-wonky" and "horky-borky". I can't figure out the exact meaning of the former one, my guesses are "unreliable, sketchy", probably "awkward". I was told, that "horky-borky" stands for "funky, messy, unpredictable, sporadic", what's the origin of this expression? Dictionaries, translators or whatnot could not help at all! Could you, please, explain it to me?
One english youtuber frequently uses phrases "winky-wonky" and "horky-borky". I can't figure out the exact meaning of the former one, my guesses are "unreliable, sketchy", probably "awkward". I was told, that "horky-borky" stands for "funky, messy, unpredictable, sporadic", what's the origin of this expression? Dictionaries, translators or whatnot could not help at all! Could you, please, explain it to me?
Answers
When you "disagree" with an answer
The owner of it will not be notified.
Only the user who asked this question will see who disagreed with this answer.
3 Dec 2022
Featured answer
- English (US)
Yes, they're just onomatopoeia. They're sounds that evoke a particular feeling or meaning.
Highly-rated answerer
Read more comments
- English (US)
@ihti20 It's probably just a funny combination of sounds that the YouTuber uses. I don't think it means much at all.
- English (US)
Yes, they're just onomatopoeia. They're sounds that evoke a particular feeling or meaning.
Highly-rated answerer
- Russian
[News] Hey you! The one learning a language!
Do you know how to improve your language skills❓ All you have to do is have your writing corrected by a native speaker!
With HiNative, you can have your writing corrected by native speakers for free ✍️✨.
With HiNative, you can have your writing corrected by native speakers for free ✍️✨.
Sign up
Recommended Questions
- I was asked a question from my friend like, "what's this photo suppose to be?" in two separate...
- 日本語を人に教えてあげるときに 丁寧に話す時 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 日常会話で話す時 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX と書きたいです。 「丁寧に話す時」...
- what is correct? Where are you study? Or Where do you study? Thank you.
- How to respond to "I hope you are doing well"?
- If you are not the correct person, please direct me the correct one. Does this sentence sound nat...
Topic Questions
- I hear often the phrase "very good." So how about "very nice"? Is it commonly used? 🤔
- Does this sound natural? I must finish my homework one way or another.
- Should it be "dry beans" or "dried beans"?
- what kind of article should i use in this sentence or should i write it without the article ? ...
- do natives speakers confuse alligators and crocodiles?
Newest Questions
- ①I can adjust whenever you want to ②I can fit it what time it is ③I can adjust to your schedule ...
- Does this sentence sound natural? The acceptability criteria of universities in the US is quite ...
- ❪What does the following audio clip say?❫
- should I add an apostrophe s to both of the words?: it is not your fault it is the teacher's an...
- ❪What does the following audio clip say?❫
Previous question/ Next question
What’s this symbol?
The Language Level symbol shows a user's proficiency in the languages they're interested in. Setting your Language Level helps other users provide you with answers that aren't too complex or too simple.
-
Beginner
Has difficulty understanding even short answers in this language.
-
Beginner-Intermediate
Can ask simple questions and can understand simple answers.
-
Intermediate
Can ask all types of general questions and can understand longer answers.
-
Advanced
Can understand long, complex answers.
Sign up for premium, and you can play other user's audio/video answers.
What are gifts?
Show your appreciation in a way that likes and stamps can't.
By sending a gift to someone, they will be more likely to answer your questions again!
If you post a question after sending a gift to someone, your question will be displayed in a special section on that person’s feed.
Tired of searching? HiNative can help you find that answer you're looking for.
