What does Crabbit mean in Scots?

crabbit (comparative more crabbit, superlative most crabbit) (Scotland) Grouchy, cantankerous.
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Is Crabbit a word?

Grouchy, cantankerous. Etymology: crabbit, from crab.
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How do you spell Crabit?

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“Crabbit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crabbit.
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What does Dreid mean in Scots?

1. To suspect, to fear; either with direct obj.
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What does bairn mean in Scots?

Definition of bairn

chiefly Scotland. : child. Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About bairn.
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What is the Scottish word for wife?

Scottish Word: Wallie.
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What does Wee Yin mean?

Derived from wee, meaning little, and ane meaning one, wean is a word most commonly used in the West of Scotland to refer to a young child, and is sometimes also spoken as wee yin or 'little one'.
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What is a Jakey?

/ (ˈdʒeɪkɪ) / noun. Scot slang, derogatory a homeless alcoholic.
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What does Feart mean in Scottish?

feart ​Definitions and Synonyms

​adjective​Scottish. UK /fɪə(r)t/ DEFINITIONS1. frightened, especially without good reason.
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What is a Dreel?

a dreel o' wind, a gale, a hurricane (Bnff.
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What do Scots call babies?

Bairn is a Northern English, Scottish English and Scots term for a child.
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What does Sleekit mean in Scottish?

Definition of sleekit

1 chiefly Scotland : sleek, smooth. 2 chiefly Scotland : crafty, deceitful.
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What does Glaikit mean in Scottish?

Glaikit – stupid, foolish, or thoughtless.
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What does the Scottish word Scunnered mean?

(Entry 1 of 2) intransitive verb. chiefly Scotland. : to be in a state of disgusted irritation.
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What does Ben mean in Scottish?

(bɛn ) Scottish. noun. 1. an inner room in a house or cottage.
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What does Grouchiness mean?

informal bad-tempered; tending to complain; peevish.
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What does Mair mean in Scottish?

Noun. mair (plural mairs) (Scotland, historical) Various former royal officials in the Kingdom of Scotland.
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What is the meaning of fater?

n a person who is active or prominent in the public affairs of a city, such as an alderman. father. n. 1 a male parent. 2 a person who founds a line or family; forefather.
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Is Feart a Scrabble word?

Yes, feart is a valid Scrabble word.
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What is a Jakie Scotland?

Noun. jakey (plural jakeys or jakies) (chiefly Scotland) A homeless drunk.
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What is Smirr?

5. Smirr. A Scottish word to describe a fine, drifting rain or drizzle. A smirr (or smur in parts of England) is so light it seems like a mist or smoke. It may in fact be related to the Dutch word for mist, smoor.
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What does Gubbed mean in Scottish?

Scottish word meaning mouth; verb means to defeat heavily. to be gubbed is also to be very tired; a heavy defeat can be referred to as a 'gubbing'
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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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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.
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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.
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