Scottish Word: Rift.
Ma rings oan fire ahn mha broo’s pappled wi perspiration, ahm reirdin ahn riftin ahn plaisterin the pan wi keech in ways unkent tae man. Ahn still they’re roarin through the door – mind the cludgie … Continue reading Rift.
Scottish Words tagged with: paper - 12 posts.
Scottish Word: Cheyne.
Whaur’s that damn puggie that caws hissel a librarian ya beardie bulfie? I’ll teach him tae keep me cheyned up oan the shelf aside a lot o lesser buiks. Bring him forth! Translation: cheyne, chine, chene, … Continue reading Cheyne.
Scottish Word: Ben.
"Ah’ve bocht him a chewy toy when ah wiz oot, ah’ve pit it oan the side table ben the hoose." Translated: ben: in or towards the inner part of the house, the best room. "I have … Continue reading Ben.
Scottish Word: Plastipoke.
“Ye dinni need yer big plastipoke the-day. Ah’m oan the pan an it does flush.” Translated: plastipoke: plastic bag, plastic carrier bag. “You don’t need your big plastic bag today. I’m on the toilet pan and … Continue reading Plastipoke.
Scottish Word: Taigle.
“Yir taiglin the cleek -awa an use another cludgie.” Translated: taigle: tangle, muddle, hinder. “You are hindering the working of the pit – go and use another toilet.”
Scottish Word: Sook.
"Ah’ve heard o sookin in wi the boss Smithers but this is takin it ower far. Yir fired!" Translated: sook: sycophant, crawler, toady, to fawn and flatter. "I have heard of sucking up to the boss … Continue reading Sook.
Scottish Word: Baffies.
“Ah dinna ken if it’s richt tae caw them things baffies.” Translated: baffies: soft comfy slippers. “I am not at all sure if it is correct to call these things soft comfy relaxing slippers.”
Scottish Word: Pentin.
“Telt ye ye shouldni be wearin a birsie jumper when yir pentin.” Translated: pentin: painting. “I did mention to you that you should not be wearing a hairy jumper when you are painting.”
Scottish Word: Smirr.
“Ach it’s jist a smirr o rain Senga. Ah dinni think we’ll bother uppin the brollies.” Translated: smirr: soft rain, a misting of rain. “My, it’s just a very light soft shower of rain Senga. I … Continue reading Smirr.
Scottish Word: Kilfuddoch.
“Whits the kilfuddoch?” Translated: kilfuddoch: a meeting and discussion. “Why are you all having a meeting and discussion?”