What does wee blether mean?
(ble·ther) Dialect, chiefly Scot. ~n. 1. a person who chatters incessantly, someone who babbles on and on (“That wee yin o’ yours is an awfy blether gettin’“).
What does Blether mean in Scottish?
Picture: TSPL. But when applied to a person, blether is also a term for a gossip, a chatterbox, or someone who talks a lot of nonsense. A bletherer can also be someone who is prone to boasting and exaggeration.
What does Och Aye Da Noo mean?
Oh yes, just now
An archetypal example of an overt Scotticism is “Och aye the noo”, which translates as “Oh yes, just now”. This phrase is often used in parody by non-Scots and although the phrases “Och aye” and “the noo” are in common use by Scots separately, they are rarely used together.
Why is Och Aye noo offensive?
“Och aye the noo!” This is one of those Scottish phrases that can be heard in countless parodies aimed at poking fun at the Scots’ dialect and accent. Its direct English translation is “Oh yes, just now”. And, while some Scots may chuckle along with you, it is considered quite offensive by others.
What does Wee mean in Ireland?
Wee – a word used to describe everything. Technically, wee is supposed to refer to small things, but in Ireland, that is not always the case. Instead, the word ‘wee’ is used to describe absolutely everything. Example: ‘Would you like a wee bag with that? ‘
What is Yaldi?
Yaldi is a Scottish slang interjection expressing excitement or joy.
How do you use Blether in a sentence?
Philip can blether to his silly heart’s content and he’ll never prove that I’m a bold girl.
What is a Scottish kiss?
(Britain, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.
Why do Scots say Ken?
verb (used with object), kenned or kent, ken·ning. Chiefly Scot. to know, have knowledge of or about, or be acquainted with (a person or thing).
What does Wee mean in British?
small
British English: wee ADJECTIVE /wiː/ Wee means small in size or extent.