Scottish Word: Langsome.
It’s a sair fecht, this trekin roond an roond an roond up this tower. It’s takin forever – the view frae the tap better be guid. Are ye sure there’s nae better wye than takin this … Continue reading Langsome.
Scottish Words tagged with: kilts - 9 posts.
Scottish Word: Pussie.
“This muckle puss pentin’s a pussie o a job wid ye no say?” “Aye aye, very funny, g’oan wi it.” Translated: pussie: a pain in the backside, not pleasant, messy and unrewarding. “This gigantic face painting … Continue reading Pussie.
Scottish Word: Oursels.
“If it’s guided oer a wire by yersel? An it gies ye a swatch o the target on yir screen so ye canni fail tae blooter it? Then hoo come it’s oursels it’s showin here on … Continue reading Oursels.
Scottish Word: Ruckle.
“Canny, queat an swipper includes no lettin oot a ruckle – ye eejit!” Translated: ruckle: rattle, roaring or gurgling sound – particular of the breath of the dying. “Careful, quiet and swift includes one being definite … Continue reading Ruckle.
Scottish Word: Slaver, Slavers.
“Ah think wiping aff yir slavers is soon tae be the least of yir worries.” Translated: slavers: drool, saliva dribbling from mouth or flying about. “I think that being unable to wipe dry your lips will … Continue reading Slaver, Slavers.
Scottish Word: Brithers.
“Then let us pray that come it may [As come it will for a’ that], That sense an worth oer a’ the earth, Shall bear the gree an a’ that. For a’ that an a’ that, … Continue reading Brithers.
Scottish Word: Spigot.
“If ye fetch some watter frae yon spigot son, I’ll gie ye a dram.” Translated: spigot: outdoor tap. “If you fetch some water from that tap just over there son, I’ll give you a generous measure … Continue reading Spigot.
Scottish Word: Dub.
“Jings, that’s a richt deep dub, wi oot a doot.” Translated: dub: puddle, pool – usually muddy. “My goodness, that is a very deep puddle without a doubt.” The Scottish Word: dub with its definition and … Continue reading Dub.
Scottish Word: Mumpin.
“Will you stop mumpin oan man. It’s nocht bit a scratch.” Translated: mumpin: complaining. “Will you stop continuously complaining man. It is nought but a scratch.” The Scottish Word: mumpin with its definition and its meaning … Continue reading Mumpin.