Expanding his head and hat by blocking his exhale.This Scottish word site is for enjoyment and entertainment. If you desire a definitive definition of any word here please consult the relevant dictionaries, lexicons, or grannies. Have … Continue reading Why Scottish Words
Home of Scottish Words Illustrated. The Scottish Language is full of attitude, great on the ear, emotive, and the words are not too far from English which makes them globally accessible. I hear and speak Scots … Continue reading Home
“If you’re certain the electric is aff this time fur sure, then – and only then – have a rake in the box and see if you can find the sharpening tools.” Translate: rake, raik: search … Continue reading Rake.
“Am I getting this right? Yiv bin telt – by Perth Ice Rink – tae sell aff aw they bools for next tae nothing cause they canni be made tae row in a dead straucht line frae stairt … Continue reading Row.
“Oh walie walie walie a jist meant tae cut aff yir tail, sairie moose. ” Translate: waly, walie: an exclamation of dismay, distress. “Oh how awfully awfully distressing! I just meant to cut off your tail, … Continue reading Waly.
“In the name o the wee man turn that effin whale sang aff. He thinks he’s getting his podger!” Translate: podger: sexual intercourse. “In the name of heaven turn that effin whale song off. He thinks … Continue reading Podger.
“Staun weel back efter ye licht the works as it’ll get gey toastie when ah take aff.” Translate: staun: stand. “Stand well back after you light the rockets as it will get rather warm when I … Continue reading Staun.
“Dinni worry jeeliefish. Santa magic’ll also unrwap ye once ma feet are cooled aff an ah’m oot o the watter. Dinni fash yersels” Translate: jeeliefish: jellyfish, as in the potentially deadly Australian box jellyfish, also known … Continue reading Jeeliefish.
“Ahm no wantin this flair markit, onie one wi black gutties get them aff.” Translate: gutties: gymshoes. “I am not wanting any marks to get on this floor, anyone with black gymshoes get them off.” The … Continue reading Gutties.
“Strewth – he’s aff tae the dunny an he sez it’s the skitters from too many days o auld bubbly jock leavin’s, and he’s hoping the whisky’ll cure it.” Translate: skitters: diarrhoea. “Goodness – he is … Continue reading Skitters.