What does ye aye mean?

23. Did ye, aye? A very common and important phrase among Scottish lingo, word for word translates as "did you, yes?". "Did ye aye" is an extremely condescending phrase used to shut down the person you're talking to if you think they're speaking pish.
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What does Aye mean in Scottish slang?

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').
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What do Scots call a baby?

Bairn is a Scottish or Northern English word for child.
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Why do Scots 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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Is Aye a greeting?

- a form of greeting; indication of agreement but, depending on tone of voice can convey scepticism, especially if followed by I hear dee.
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Is Aye an Irish word?

Yes, this is also spelt ay. It is not only Irish; it is very common in contemporary Scottish English, and some Northern English dialects. (Confusingly, ay or aye can also mean 'ever', but pronounced [eI], to rhyme with day.)
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What is the opposite of aye?

opposite of aye: crossword clues

Matching Answer. Confidence. NAY.
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What is Glasgow kiss?

Noun. Glasgow kiss (plural Glasgow kisses) (Britain, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.
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How do you say crazy in Scottish?

Rocket (Rocket) Scottish slang for crazy.
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What is cheers in Scottish?

There are so different ways to say “cheers” in many countries all over the world, however, in Scotland, it's Slàinte Mhath! Irish or Scots Gaelic? The term Slàinte Mhath (Pronounced Slanj-a-va) is actually both Irish and Scots Gaelic.
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What does Eejit mean in Scottish?

"Eejit" is a slang term derived from an eye dialect spelling of the Irish English and Scottish English pronunciation of "idiot". It is a word commonly used by natives of both Ireland and Scotland.
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Is Aye Scottish or English?

' General impressions suggest that 'aye' means 'yes' in Scotland, a chunk of Northern England, and presumably Northern Ireland. But beyond that, the picture of where the word is spoken, and even where it was spoken in the past, gets fuzzy. Aye (usually spelled 'ay') was clearly Shakespeare's preferred affirmative.
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How do Scots say goodbye?

Scottish Gaelic 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."
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What does Aye mean in Britain?

mainly UK. /aɪ/ uk. /aɪ/ another word for "yes": "Would you prefer not to work?" "Oh aye, I'd stop tomorrow if I could."
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What is an Irish kiss?

Kissing someone who is Irish is pretty much the next best thing to kissing the stone in Blarney Castle, which is likely where this famous saying comes from. According to legend, kissing the stone will give you the power of eloquent and persuasive speech. Two different stories relate kissing the stone with luck.
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What's a Liverpool kiss?

Liverpool kiss (plural Liverpool kisses) (UK, Australia, New Zealand, slang) A headbutt.
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What is French kissing?

What Is a French Kiss? A French kiss (also called a tongue kiss, a deep kiss, or making out) is a kiss in which one or both partners use their tongues to stimulate each other's mouths for mutual sexual pleasure.
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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 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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Do Scots say aye?

Scots are known for pronouncing traditional words in unpredictable ways. Listen out for “yes” pronounced as “aye”, “dae” as “do” and “dinnae” as “don't“.
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What is another word for weak person?

Some common synonyms of weak are decrepit, feeble, fragile, frail, and infirm. While all these words mean "not strong enough to endure strain, pressure, or strenuous effort," weak applies to deficiency or inferiority in strength or power of any sort.
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What is the synonym and anagram of aye?

Matching Answer. Confidence. YEA.
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