What does Shoogle mean in English?

verb. to shake, sway, or rock back and forth. noun. a rocking motion; shake.
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What does Shoogle mean in Scotland?

(ˈʃʊɡəl ) or shoogie (ˈʃʊɡiː ) dialect, mainly Scottish. verb. 1. to shake, sway, or rock back and forth.
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What is a Shoggle?

Definition of shoggle

1 dialectal, England : joggle. 2 dialectal, England : dangle.
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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 Glaikit mean in Scots?

Glaikit – stupid, foolish, or thoughtless.
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What does Glen mean in Scottish?

When it comes to whisky, the word "glen," meaning "narrow valley" in Gaelic, is automatically associated with Scotch Whisky, the Scottish Whisky Association argued.
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What do the Scots call their grandma?

-Scottish: In Scottish Gaelic, the word for grandma is “Seanmhair,” which means good mother. But other commonly used Scottish grandmother names include “Nana,” “Nanna,” “Mhamó” and “Mamó.”
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What is the meaning of peely wally?

peelie-wallie

/ (ˈpiːlɪˈwælɪ) / adjective. Scot slang off colour; pale and ill-lookinghe's a wee bit peely-wally this morning.
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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 Crabbit mean in Scots?

crabbit (comparative more crabbit, superlative most crabbit) (Scotland) Grouchy, cantankerous.
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What does Dreich mean in Scottish?

20 November 2019. Comments. A word that is commonly used to describe the Scottish weather has been named the "most iconic" Scots word. "Dreich" - meaning dull or gloomy - topped a poll to mark Book Week Scotland, led by the Scottish Book Trust.
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What does Slounge mean?

The neologism (new word) slounge seems to be an amalgamation of 'slouch' and 'lounge', and conveys the slow, lazy, ponderous movement of the surfacing creature it describes.
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What does wallies mean in Scottish?

Peely-wally, with the 'wally' pronounced to rhyme with rally, not holly, is a Scots adjectival expression meaning pale, wan and off-colour, in the sense of looking unwell and tired. By The Newsroom. Thursday, 4th October 2012, 3:37 pm. “She's had the flu and she's looking affy peely-wally.”
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How do Scottish people say Grandpa?

-Scottish: In Scottish Gaelic, the word for grandpa is “Seanair,” but other commonly used Scottish grandfather names include “Grandad” and “Grandpa.” -Spanish: In Spanish, grandfathers are most commonly called “Abuelo” but can also be called “Abuelito” or “Tito.”
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What is the coolest grandma name?

50 Grandma Names
  1. Memaw. This unique name for grandma is popular in the southern United States!
  2. Nanny. Much like the popular nanny Mary Poppins, this is a perfect name for a grandma who is sensible and sweet.
  3. Nonna. This quirky name means “grandma” in Italian.
  4. Bubbe. ...
  5. Abuela. ...
  6. Glamma. ...
  7. Lovey. ...
  8. Lola.
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What is a Celtic grandmother called?

Few people know that the Irish or Gaelic word for grandmother is seanmháthair ((shan a WAW her), literally meaning "old mother." Alternate spellings include seanmhair, seanmathair and sean mathair.
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What is a moor in Scotland?

A moor, by definition, is an open area of land – usually high above. sea level – with poor drainage. Most moors have patches of heath and peat. bogs.
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What is a valley called in Scotland?

'Glen' is the Scottish term for a valley.
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What does inch mean in Scotland?

"Inch" in Scottish and Irish placenames (an anglicisation of the Gaelic innis) usually meaning an island (often an islet) or meadow: Ireland. Inch, County Clare, a town. Inch, County Cork, a village. Inch, County Kerry, a town.
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Why do Scottish people say pish?

Pish. Translation: Urine. However, in Glasgow and other parts of Scotland, it's a common word for something that evokes a negative vibe. For instance, if the score at the football isnae going your way, 'it's a load of pish'.
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What does tottie mean in Scottish?

tottie in British English

or totty (ˈtɒtɪ ) adjective. mainly Scottish. very small; tiny. Collins English Dictionary.
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What does Bawbag mean in Scottish?

Its dictionary definition is “a Scots word meaning scrotum, in Scots vernacular a term of endearment but in English could be taken as an insult”.
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Is Slounging a word?

1. To idle or loaf about, to move or walk in a slouching, lethargic manner (Sc. 1808 Jam.; Lth.
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What is unusual about the word Slounge?

What is unusual about the word slounge ? It is a neologism - an invented word.
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