Scottish Word: Wha’s.
A Scottish Toast: “Wha’s like Us? – Damn few . . . – an they’re aw deid.” Translate: wha’s: who is. “Who is like Us? – Not very many . . . – and they are … Continue reading Wha’s.
Scottish Words tagged with: drinking - 4 posts.
Scottish Word: Guttered.
“Guttered is the term professor and I don’t think you need an etymological dictionary for this one.” Translate: guttered: extremely inebriated, very drunk. The Scottish Word: guttered with its definition and its meaning illustrated and captioned … Continue reading Guttered.
Scottish Word: Hogmanay.
‘A snowy Hogmanay, good cheer, best whisky, a zippo, and a bit of magic may see this happen one day.’ Translate: Hogmanay: the last day of the year. Celebrated in Scotland by excellent hospitality towards midnight … Continue reading Hogmanay.
Scottish Word: Drouth.
“Nae much left sonny, an I’ve still a terrible drouth upon me.” Translate: Drooth, drouth: extreme need of a drink /dryness/drought. Not much left sonny, and I still have a terrible thirst upon me. The Scottish … Continue reading Drouth.