Early hunters make a start on honing the skills of male barbecue - burnt on the outside, raw in the middle.

Scottish Word: Tottie.

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“Go oan, a tottie bit’ll nae dae ye oanie herm.” Translated: tottie: tiny, small. “Go on, a tiny bit will not do you any harm.”

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Beach barbecue experts discussing the state of their guest.

Scottish Word: Skitters.

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“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.” Translated: skitters: diarrhoea. “Goodness – he is … Continue reading Skitters. →

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Scottish Words tagged with: barbecue - 2 posts.

Scottish Word: Tottie.

Scottish Word: Skitters.