“Ma gran sez ahl get granpaw’s wallies when he pegs-oot.” Translate: peg-oot: to reach the end of or one’s limits of – life, stamina, ability, strength, whatever. “My grandmother says I will get grandfathers false teeth … Continue reading Peg-oot.
“Ahm fair forfochten an in need o ma pit.” Translate: forfochten: exhausted of the effort, worn to a standstill. “I am completely exhausted, finished and in need of my bed.” In memory of the UK disaster … Continue reading Forfochten.
Save the Whales. ‘Nae wonder yer puffed oot Erchie. It’s fower compressions tae the meenit fur a whale, nae forty.’ Translate: puffed oot: out of breath. ‘It’s no wonder you’re out of breath Archibald. It’s four … Continue reading Puffed oot.