What does a wee hairy mean?

hairy A contemptuous term for a sluttish girl: 'What are ye runnin about wi that wee hairy for?'

What is a wee hairy in Scotland?

Hairy, sometimes, wee hairy, is one of these. In my youth this was always associated with Glasgow, and the Dictionary of the Scots Language (DSL) defines it, rather sniffily, as: “A young woman living in the slums of Glasgow who habitually goes about without a hat.

What is a Hairie?

A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

[e.m.E. hayrie (1535).] Made of hair.

What is a Hairy Mary?

Hairy Mary. Medieval painters, according to my friend, sometimes painted Mary covered in thick body hair. She almost looks like an angel wearing a Chewbacca suit. The tendrils of her body hair curl gently, forming little stylized tufts that cover her from ankle to collarbone to wrist.

Why are cows called coos in Scotland?

Why are Highland cows called Highland 'coos' This is easy. They're commonly found in the Highlands and 'coo' means 'cow' in the old Scots language. Scots is a variety of English that's been spoken in the Highlands for hundreds of years.

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How do Scottish say cow?

Coo is the Scottish word for cow and the hairy part is clearly evident from those furry faces.

What is a Jakey in Scotland?

noun. Scot slang, derogatory a homeless alcoholic.

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 manky mean in Scottish?

It's a regional usage. I've heard it in various parts of the north of England and up in Scotland too. It has a whole range of meanings. When you hear somebody say 'my torch is all manky', it means it's not working properly, it's worthless, it's defective, it's a bit inferior.

What does Kye mean in Scottish?

kye (plural kyes) (South Scots) a key.

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!

What is Girl in Scottish Gaelic?

nigheanan. More Scots Gaelic words for girls. caileagan.

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 sister in Scottish?

Scots Gaelic Translation. peathraichean. More Scots Gaelic words for sisters. -lainn.

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.

How do you curse in Scotland?

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Is Kai a unisex name?

Gender: Kai is most commonly a boy's name but it's occasionally given to girls.

Does Kye mean cows?

Kye definition

A Korean fundraising meeting. (archaic or dialectal) Plural form of cow.

What is a Scottish goodbye?

The Scottish translation of "goodbye" is. cheerio the nou.

What's the most Scottish thing to say?

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