How do you say friend in Scottish?

What is the Scottish word for friend? Charaid, or Mo Charaid for my friend, is the official answer, but colloquially the terms I have heard most seem to be chum and pal!
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What does buddies mean in Scottish?

buddy: a human being, person, body. “Do you not think that it is beginning to look like it does not have a person in it?” bʌdı ferocious. The Scottish Word: buddy with its definition and its meaning illustrated and captioned with the word used in context in the Scots language and in English.
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Do Scottish people say pal?

What is this? Alright, hen (Scottish word for girl) or pal (Scottish word for friend)? Alright!
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What do friends call each other in Scotland?

In Scotland, you're also likely to hear the word pal used in much the same way. You can also use the word “mate” to emphasise or strongly express an opinion/emotion, either if they are a friend or in friendly and informal context. For example: “Have you been watching Game of Thrones?” “Mate!
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Why do Scots say Ken?

A word which is heard often is ken, which means to know. "When a Scottish Highlander asks if you 'ken,' they are explicitly asking if you 'know.
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How do you say mate in Scotland?

min/mannie - mate (aw'right, min?), or any adult male (That's the mannie I wis thinkin' of.)
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Why are Paisley called buddies?

It comes from the old Scottish custom of calling a person a "body", pronounced "buddy". As in, "naebody kens", or "Gin a body meet a body/ Comin' through the rye..."
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What is someone from Paisley called?

No one knows just why people from Paisley are called “Buddies”. The most probable explanation is that it comes from the old Scots custom of hailing a person as a “body”, pronounced locally as “buddy”. Here are five of Paisley's best-known Buddies. WILLIAM WALLACE.
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What is the meaning of a Chara?

a chara (plural a chairde) dear (formal or informal way of addressing the recipient in a letter's opening line)
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What's the Irish word for buddy?

Mucker. Mate, pal, friend.
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What is Mo Chara?

Mo Chara, Irish for "My Friend".
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What is a Scottish term of endearment?

Endearments for lovers and friends

mo ghràdh - my love. mo chridhe - my heart. mo leannan - my lover, my sweetheart. m'eudail - my darling, my dear. a thasgaidh - my darling, my dear.
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What's the most Scottish thing to say?

Perhaps the most famous Scottish sayings of all time is “Auld Lang Syne”.
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What is Paisley Scotland famous for?

Paisley became famous for its paisley shawls in silk and cotton (and later in wool), which were copies of the Asian shawls sent by British soldiers serving in India. A priceless collection is on exhibit in the Paisley Museum and Art Galleries.
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What is the design of a bandana called?

The paisley pattern was being printed, rather than woven, onto other textiles, including cotton squares which were the precursors of the modern bandanna. Printed paisley was cheaper than the costly woven paisley and this added to its popularity.
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What is the Scottish word for sweetheart?

Acushla comes from the Irish Gaelic cuisle, which can mean "darling" but more literally means "pulse" or "vein." It's an adaptation of the Irish Gaelic a cuisle ("oh darling"). Cuisle was sometimes also paired with ma to give us macushla ("my darling"), as well as our next term of endearment....
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What are Scottish insults?

We take a look at some very Scottish insults, let us know if we've missed any off the list:
  • Awa' n bile yer heid - Get lost.
  • Bampot - Idiot.
  • Boggin - foul-smelling.
  • Bowfin - unpleasant.
  • Clipe “Don't be a wee clipe” - tattle-tale, snitch.
  • Doaty - Stupid, simple.
  • Dobber - Idiot, jerk.
  • Doolally - Not the full shilling.
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What does Wee Barra mean?

In Glasgow-speak a 'Wee Barra' is usually used to refer to a small person who people like, Bobby Collins might not have been liked by all, and certainly not by all opponents or opposition fans. But he was the type of player you wanted on your team.
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What does Bonnie Wee lassie mean?

Jan 24, 2016 at 1:06. 1. Bonnie (pretty) Wee (little) Lass (girl)
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What is a Scottish girl called?

4 letter answer(s) to scottish girl

LASS.
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What do Scots call babies?

Bairn is a Scottish or Northern English word for child.
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