Scottish Word: Bonxie.
Keep yer heid doon Willie, the Bonxies are parteeclarly skeery this year ahn no tae be trifled wi. Ah think they’ve run oot o patience wi us plundering the sea o its bounty fur personal profit. … Continue reading Bonxie.
Scottish Words tagged with: backpack - 6 posts.
Scottish Word: Papple.
It’s bad eneuch when the winter lard-man melts sae quick son but it’s even startin tae papple noo. I mind when I wiz your age, they used tae staun fur days an we used tae hae … Continue reading Papple.
Scottish Word: Clinkit.
Hoi did naebuddy tell them ah wiz a ckinkit buddy afore they hitched you up as a coonterwecht! Mah chairs aluminium inaw ye ken! Translated: clinkit: thin emaciated. Hey did no one tell them I was … Continue reading Clinkit.
Scottish Word: Langsome
It’s a sair fecht, this trekin roond an roond an roond up this tower. It’s takin forever – the view frae the tap better be guid. Are ye sure there’s nae better wye than takin this … Continue reading Langsome
Scottish Word: Darg
“Sorry pal nae darg fur you. Ye’ve nae masters in sheugh howkin an are lackin onie degrees in baring a quarry or for biggin a dyke an yir health an safety license is oot o’ date.” … Continue reading Darg
Scottish Word: Hurl
“Aye, it’s a canny hurl ye get frae an abductee.” Translated: hurl: a ride or drive in a vehicle (usually with wheels). “Yes Indeed, it is an exceptional, pleasant and gentle means of conveyance one gets … Continue reading Hurl