Scottish Word: Sterve
He sterves himsel aw year tae pose aboot wi the figure o an adonis an then expects us tae fatten him up tae the classic Santa profile at the last minute. An I hae my suspicions … Continue reading Sterve
Search Results for: anaw - 6 Scottish word posts.
Scottish Word: Bawkie.
I’m o the opeenion Igor, that ye need tae cut back oan yer bawkie breedin programme. No least because o the nummer o flies ye hae tae breed tae feed them. Ye’ll get me a bad … Continue reading Bawkie.
Scottish Word: humph
"Yer punishment and yer curse for dissin yer betters is tae humph yer inlaw an her dug up iviry Corbett in the land. An think yersel lucky I dinni mak it Munros anaw." Translated: humph, hump: … Continue reading humph
Scottish Word: Lugs
“Jings, it’s no jist airborne – they can get tae us direct through oor lugs an een – he’ll lach an part wi siller ony minute. Likely even gi’ awa his bonus anaw.” Translated: lugs, lug: … Continue reading Lugs
Scottish Word: Kithan
“Yir nithin but an athegither kithan an ye dress like een anaw.” Translated: kithan: rascal, blackguard, a tricky person. “You are nothing but a complete blackguard and you dress like one as well.”
Scottish Word: Lade
“Hoi you! If ye fa in the lade ye’ll be a deid deuk anaw.” Translated: lade: a mill race. “Hey you! If you fall into the watercourse feeding the mill, you also will be as dead … Continue reading Lade