What is a wee hairy in Scotland?

Hairy, sometimes, wee hairy, is one of these. In my youth this was always associated with Glasgow, and the Dictionary of the Scots Language (DSL) defines it, rather sniffily, as: “A young woman living in the slums of Glasgow who habitually goes about without a hat.

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What does a wee mean in Scots slang?

Wee, quite simply, means small. But in ordinary use, it has about a million uses. One often uses it when asking for something.

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What is Scottish slang for poo?

Jobby (Job-eh)

Poo. Faeces or an insult. One of the best words in the Scottish language.

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What is a hairie in Scotland?

Hairie, a. [e.m.E. hayrie (1535).] Made of hair.

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What does wee sook mean in Scottish?

Weegie word: sook

Translation: an adjective to describe someone who sucks up to a person.

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What does Bonnie Wee mean in Scotland?

Meaning: Baby, Small child. Example: 'Aw, look et the bonnie wee bairn' Translation: 'Aw, look at the beautiful little baby'

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What does dirty mean in Scottish?

Then you've got words like caiket and mocket, both meaning dirty, and hacket, meaning ugly. Another favorite (or favourite, as the Scots would say) and most-used pieces of slang is mingin' – a word with many uses, none of which are very complimentary.

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What is a Scottish kiss?

Noun. Glasgow kiss (plural Glasgow kisses) (Britain, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.

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What does Molly mean in Scotland?

MOLL, n. Also molly. As in Eng., a familiar form of Mary, a contemptuous name for a woman.

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What is an older Scottish woman called?

Cailleach ('old woman' or 'hag' in modern Irish and Scottish Gaelic) comes from the Old Irish Caillech ('veiled one'), an adjectival form of caille ('veil'), an early loan from Latin pallium, 'woollen cloak'.

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What does fart mean in Scottish?

Rifted is the Scottish word for fart.

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What do they call diapers in Scotland?

Diaper is what they use in North America, and Nappy is the word used in the UK & Ireland, Australia, NZ and many other Commonwealth countries.

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What is Scottish for wipe?

Nowadays, dicht is usually used in the sense of to wipe.

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What does wee bawbag mean?

'Awright ya wee bawbag? ' (a bawbag being a scrotum) is a greeting only really used between close pals. In the right context it is no more offensive than saying 'Hello, how are you my friend? '.

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How do you say yes in Scotland?

You can say “aye” (yes) or “nae” (no).

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How do Scottish people say baby?

Bairn is a Northern English, Scottish English and Scots term for a child. It originated in Old English as "bearn", becoming restricted to Scotland and the North of England c.

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What is Mandy in Scotland?

A command, order, commission.

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What does Cuddy mean in Scotland?

cuddy in British English

or cuddie (ˈkʌdɪ ) nounWord forms: plural -dies. dialect, mainly Scottish. a donkey or horse.

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What does lady mean in Scottish?

"Lady" is used before the family name of a woman with a title of nobility or honorary title suo jure (in her own right), or the wife of a lord, a baronet, Scottish feudal baron, laird, or a knight, and also before the first name of the daughter of a duke, marquess, or earl.

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What is a Scottish hug?

"Bosie" A hug or a cuddle is often called a bosie here in the north east of Scotland, particularly in the Aberdeenshire area. Created by carefully hand folding the pages of a reclaimed preowned or vintage book.

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What is a banana kiss?

Banana Kiss is a participatory interactive installation that explores how to enhance intimacy using kissing behavior. Similar to a common photo booth, basic setup of Banana Kiss is two seats in front of DSLR camera, photo lightings, and projection screen.

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What is a Lizzie kiss?

Though the name sounds a bit weird this one signifies deep love, trust and mutual bonding. Just like a lizard sticks out its tongue, the partners stick out their tongues and kiss without the use of lips. This is a very sensual act and not all couples are comfortable doing it.

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What do Scottish call their lovers?

1. Tha gaol agam ort (I love you)

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What is the Scottish slang for pretty girl?

Bonnie/Bonny

Meaning: Beautiful. Example: She was a bonny lass. Translation: She was a beautiful woman.

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What do Scottish people call their lovers?

JO n., a sweetheart.

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