Scottish Word: Rackle
“Pouin thon rackle’s mair like tae sink us than empty the room dae ye no think?” Translated: rackle: a chain, small chain on a pipe stem attaching the lid and a pin for cleanin it out, … Continue reading Rackle
Scottish Words tagged with: fool - 5 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 things. … Continue reading Rake
Scottish Word: Ferntickle
“Reid haired an ferntickled tae boot, noo I have tae ask ye oot, cos thons a sign o class an beauty, an tae romance ye surely is my duty.” Translated: ferntickle: freckle. “Red haired and, in … Continue reading Ferntickle
Scottish Word: Gyper
“He’s no the actual gyper either so gies all yir sweeties an siller or I’ll lowse ‘im on ye.” Translated: gyper: joker. “He is not the actual joker either so give us all your sweets and … Continue reading Gyper
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.”