Scottish Word: Argie.
“Creativity. Ye dinni argie wi the client in this day an age – or ivir. Ye deliver, even if ye huv tae dae awthin a by yersel” Translated: argie: argue, dispute. “Creativity. You do not contradict … Continue reading Argie.
Scottish Words tagged with: electricity - 4 posts.
Scottish Word: Rake.
“If you’re certain the electric is aff this time fur sure, then – and only then – have a rake in the box and see if you can find the sharpening tools.” Translated: rake: search amongst … Continue reading Rake.
Scottish Word: Dovie.
“Yir an eejit! Ah’m gi’en ye this hat caus yir ah dozie dovie dottered dowf.” Translated: dovie: stupid, barely awake. “You’re an idiot! I’m giving you this hat because you’re a stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid person.” … Continue reading Dovie.
Scottish Word: Focht.
“Ah focht in the War ah’m tellin ye. Ah focht in the War.” Translated: focht: faught. “I fought in the War I am telling you. I fought in the War.” The Scottish Word: focht with its … Continue reading Focht.