How do you say shut up in Scottish?

Get to grips with their colourful Scottish expressions and phrases. But, there are some things you dinnae want to say to avoid getting on their wrong side. Follow our sound advice and you'll dodge getting told to 'haud yer wheesht' (shut up), 'get tae' (go away) or 'skedaddle aff' (leave them alone).

How do you say be quiet in Scottish?

With that in mind, we wanted to share some of the best Scottish expressions with you. So, haud yer wheesht (be quiet) and tak' a gander (have a look) at these bonnie (beautiful) expressions.

What are some Scottish insults?

How do Scottish say goodbye?

In Scottish Gaelic, to say "Goodbye," you can say "mar sin leat" which should be pronounced as "mar shin lat." Note that this is an informal way of saying "farewell."

How do you say crazy in Scottish?

Rocket (Rocket) Scottish slang for crazy.

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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 Madainn Mhath?

Madainn mhath, madainn mhath, (Good morning, good morning)

Is Bawbag a swear word?

The OED calls bawbag a “disparaging” way to describe “an ignorant, obnoxious, or otherwise detestable person, especially a man”. Other Scots words for idiot to be added include bam, bampot, bamstick, roaster and tube.

Why is Och Aye noo offensive?

“Och aye the noo!”

This is one of those Scottish phrases that can be heard in countless parodies aimed at poking fun at the Scots' dialect and accent. Its direct English translation is “Oh yes, just now”. And, while some Scots may chuckle along with you, it is considered quite offensive by others.

Is Bampot a swear word?

Bampot is a dissaproving word normally used after someone has done something particularly stupid.

Does anyone speak Scottish Gaelic?

Although speakers of the language were persecuted over the centuries, Gaelic is still spoken today by around 60,000 Scots. Endowed with a rich heritage of music, folklore and cultural ecology, Gaelic is enjoying a revival! It can be heard in Lowland pubs and at Hebridean ceilidhs.

How do you say no in Scottish?

You can say “aye” (yes) or “nae” (no).

What is the Scottish word for beautiful?

Female | A quintessential Scottish name that will never go out of fashion, Bonnie is the Scots word for beautiful, pretty, stunning and attractive.

What is a braw lad?

from The Century Dictionary.

Brave; fine; gay; handsome; pleasant; agreeable; worthy; excellent; stout: as, a braw new gown; a braw man; braw lads and bonny lasses.

How do you swear in Scottish?

What is Scottish for sweetheart?

This word is a Scots variant of 'joy', and can mean a sweetheart or lover, or be a term of endearment akin to 'dear' or 'darling'.

What is the Scottish word for friend?

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!

Why do Scots say aye?

Aye. Aye means yes, often replacing the latter in day-to-day life in Scotland. Conversely, 'aye, right' is used when expressing feelings of disbelief (think of it as the Scottish equivalent to 'yeah, right').

What is some Scottish slang?

Haud yer wheesht – be quiet. Heid-the-baw – idiot. Mink – dirty person. Roaster – someone being an idiot. Rocket – annoying or crazy person.

What is Scotland's motto?

'NO one provokes me with impunity' or 'Nemo me impune lacessit' is the national motto of the Kingdom of Scotland. Often translated into the Scots 'Wha duar meddle wi me' (in Scottish Gaelic 'Cha togar m' fhearg gun dìoladh'), it is loosely translated as 'No one can harm me unpunished'.