“Ye dinni need yer big plastipoke the-day. Ah’m oan the pan an it does flush. Awa back tae yer cookin.” Translate: plastipoke: plastic bag, plastic carrier bag. “You don’t need your big plastic bag today. I’m … Continue reading Plastipoke.
“Joomla! I’ll no tell ye again – it’s a paddling pool no a japplin pool.” Translate: japple: to stamp with the feet in water. “Joomla! I will not warn you again – it is a paddling … Continue reading Japple.
“A dinni huv tae taste them quizmaster – the tattie scone is the triangular one! The other is a fruit scone – raisin if ahm no mistaken” Translate: scone: a cake made on a girdle or … Continue reading Scone.
“It’s yin thing bein paid tae keep ye cuil but powerin yer desk calendar accurately as weel is jist askin oer much.” Translate: cuil: cool. “It is one thing being paid to keep you cool but … Continue reading Cuil.
“There’s a bygate thon wye – it is shorter but mainly it’s mair interesting.” Translate: gate: path, a way, a road (bygate: a side path). “There is a byway that goes in that direction – it … Continue reading Bygate.
“He’s meffin ben the hoose.” Translate: meffin: the act of warming oneself at the fire by sitting in front of it with the legs spread. “He’s sitting in front of the fire inside the house toasting … Continue reading Meffin.
“He’ll be awricht in a minute, it’s the first time he’s seen trollie-bags stewn aboot willy nilly – or aataw for that matter.” Translate: trollie-bags: intestines or entrails. “He will be fine in a minute, it … Continue reading Trollie-bags.
“We’ve got the teeth in common – could ye no see me goin intae widdland management – same as you – on a sma scale like.” Translate: widd: wood. “We have got the teeth in common … Continue reading Widd.
“Yiv an awfy lot o foam on yer swats the-nicht.” Translate: swats: newly brewed weak beer. “You have a shocking amount of foam on your new brew tonight.” The Scottish Word: swats with its definition and … Continue reading Swats.
“Whit are you lookin sae sweamish at – ahm jist cuttlin ma dirk.” Translate: cuttle: whet, sharpen. “What are you looking so squeamish about – I am only sharpening my dagger.” The Scottish Word: cuttle with … Continue reading Cuttle.