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 are some Scottish things to say?

Here are a few of the Scottish sayings that I grew up hearing on a daily basis:
  • "Whit's fur ye'll no go past ye." ...
  • "You're a wee scunner!" ...
  • "She's up to high doh" ...
  • "A pritty face suits the dish-cloot" ...
  • "Awa' an bile yer heid"
  • "Don't be a wee clipe!" ...
  • "Yer bum's oot the windae!" ...
  • "Yer arse and parsley!"
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What is the most Scottish word?

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. It beat off contenders including "glaikit", "scunnered" and "shoogle".
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What are some 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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What is a typical Scottish saying?

Perhaps the most famous Scottish sayings of all time is “Auld Lang Syne”. This was made famous by Robert Burns' song, sang globally at New Year. The translation can be taken as “old long since” or “old long ago” meaning “days gone by” and when sung at New Years really means “let's drink to days gone by”.
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How do Scots say hello?

'Hello' in Scottish Gaelic

In Scottish Gaelic, you greet others with 'halò'! Pronounced hallo, this phrase has you covered for greeting passers-by if you visit a Gaelic-speaking community. Alternatively, you could say good morning which is 'madainn mhath', pronounced ma-ten-va.
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Is Bawbag a swear word?

The OED calls bawbag a “disparaging” way to describe “an ignorant, obnoxious, or otherwise detestable person, especially a man”. Other Scots words for idiot to be added include bam, bampot, bamstick, roaster and tube.
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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.
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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.
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What does brah mean in Scottish?

1 chiefly Scotland : good, fine. 2 chiefly Scotland : well dressed.
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What is a Scottish cuddle?

'Coorie' is a Scottish word traditionally meaning 'to snuggle' or 'cuddle', but it's taken on a different meaning over the years.
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Are Scots tough?

The Scots are a wonderfully strange group; the most feared warriors in the British Isles and yet highly regarded as inventors, engineers, philosophers and writers.
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How do Scottish say 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 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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What does Bo bag mean?

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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What does geggie mean?

/ (ˈɡɛɡɪ) / noun. a Scottish, esp Glaswegian, slang word for the mouth.
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What is a Bamstick?

bamstick, n.: “A foolish, annoying, or obnoxious person; (also spec.) a belligerent or disruptive person. Often as a contemptuous form of address.
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How do you say no in Scottish?

You can say “aye” (yes) or “nae” (no).
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How do you say boy in Scottish?

laddie - A boy or young man (Aye, laddie!)
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How do you say 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 is a Scottish blessing?

Traditional Scottish blessing. May there always be work for your hands to do. May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine upon your window pane, may a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near to you.
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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 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.”
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