What are Scottish insults?

What's the most Scottish thing to say?

Perhaps the most famous Scottish sayings of all time is “Auld Lang Syne”.

What is the Scottish word for dirty?

boggin' - smelly, dirty ("That's boggin'!")

What is 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 are some Scottish expressions?

SCOTTISH INSULTS: MY FAVOURITES!

Why is Och Aye noo offensive?

An archetypal example of an overt Scotticism is "Och aye the noo", which translates as "Oh yes, just now". This phrase is often used in parody by non-Scots and although the phrases "Och aye" and "the noo" are in common use by Scots separately, they are rarely used together.

What does Gie it Laldy mean?

At least by the 1950s, giving it laldy (or giein/geein it laldy, in Scottish) became a way to say “doing something with great energy or enjoyment,” e.g., The singer was giving it laldy all night.

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.

What does cheeky mean in Scotland?

Adjective: Cheeky; mischievous; bold. This is Glasgow summarised in six letters. In a sentence: “He's pure galllus, that yin.” In English: “He's very cheeky, that one.”

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').

How do you swear in Scottish?

What does ya Bassa mean in Scottish?

"Ya bass" is generally taken as Glasgow slang for "you bastard", though it has been proposed it could be the Gaelic war cry aigh bas meaning "battle and die".

What does Dobber mean in Scotland?

Noun. dobber (plural dobbers) Alternative form of dauber (“marker pen used for bingo cards”) quotations ▼ (UK, derogatory) A member of the working class in Scotland or Ireland who is seen as undereducated, with poor taste, especially in clothes, and poor social skills; closely connected to chav.

What does Pish mean in Scottish?

pish (comparative more pish, superlative most pish) (vulgar, colloquial, chiefly Scotland) Of poor quality; very bad.

What does sod off mean?

(intr, adverb; usually imperative) slang, mainly British to go away; depart.

What is a Scottish kiss?

Glasgow kiss (plural Glasgow kisses) (Britain, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.

What does Gash mean in Scottish?

adjective. Definition of gash (Entry 3 of 3) 1 chiefly Scotland : knowing, witty. 2 chiefly Scotland : well-dressed : trim.

What does calling a girl a rocket mean?

A term that refers to an attractive person, often a female; originates from the notion that being attractive is similar to being on fire or explosive, just like a rocket.

What does auld yin mean?

(13) Auld yin, One's father or mother.

What does Bawbags mean?

Bawbag, n.

The scrotum. 2. An ignorant, obnoxious, or otherwise debatable person. Often as a disparaging form of address.

What does taps aff mean in Scotland?

Taps-Aff (Scots Vernacular) Literally "tops off." The removing of one's shirt in the event of warm weather, a phenomenon rarely seen in Glasgow. Now an expression describing good times being had. Antonym: Taps-Oan, "tops on". Current Weather: Awright (Overcast) Temperature: 14°C (57°F)

What does wee smasher meaning?

"A Stoater" - Really exceptional, often used by boys to describe a girl regarded as a "wee smasher". The same word can be used as a verb meaning to stagger as in "He stoatered up the road from the pub."

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.

What does Lang may yer lum reek?

The expression 'lang may your lum reek', may sound rather rude it actually means 'long may your chimney burn', meaning 'long may you live'. It also has a more practical meaning as in 'may you always be prosperous enough to have fuel'.

What does ye ken mean in Scottish?

D'ya ken strictly should mean “Do you know”, as in the song “D'ye ken John Peel” an English huntsman who was the subject of the nineteenth century song. In Aberdeen D'ye ken is often used to conclude a statement, a verbal equivalent of a full stop.