Scottish Word: Chook.
“Yer no gettin ma chooks ya ropach rochian ye – shove aff yer panicking ma man.” Translated: chook, chookie: chick, a chicken. “You are not getting my chicks today you untidy ruffian you – push off … Continue reading Chook.
Search Results for: chook - 4 Scottish word posts.
Scottish Word: Pouk.
It’s grand tae see a chook pouked wi care an consideration by a person instead o hunners by factory machines. I ken yer bunnets for its giblets but I wanted tae show ma appreciation wi a … Continue reading Pouk.
Scottish Word: Yett.
Hoi, mind an sneck the yett on yer wey oot wi the cuddy or ye’ll lowse the coo, chooks an dug. Translated: yett: gate, narrow pass in the hills. Hey, don’t forget to latch the gate … Continue reading Yett.
Scottish Word: Kail.
“Quick! Sook yir feathers in, he’s seek o kail an thinkin o chook soup.” Translated: kail: curly leaved cabbage; general word for a feed; or broth made from greens. “Quick! Suck your feathers in, he is … Continue reading Kail.