What does Guddle mean in Scottish?
: to catch (fish) with the hands by groping (as under banks or stones) intransitive verb. 1 : to grope for fish in their lurking places. 2 chiefly Scottish : to feel one’s way with or as if with the hands : grope.
What are some Scottish phrases?
Scottish Sayings
- Gonnae no’ dae that!
- Pure dead brilliant – Amazing.
- Yer bum’s oot the windae – You are lying or exaggerating.
- Am pure done in – I am pretty tired.
- Am a pure nick – I am not looking my best.
- Ah umnae – I am not.
- Ma heid’s mince – My head is mince, meaning I’m a bit confused.
- Yer oot yer face!
What’s the most Scottish thing to say?
Here are a few of the Scottish sayings that I grew up hearing on a daily basis:
- “Whit’s fur ye’ll no go past ye.”
- “You’re a wee scunner!”
- “She’s up to high doh”
- “A pritty face suits the dish-cloot”
- “Awa’ an bile yer heid”
- “Don’t be a wee clipe!”
- “Yer bum’s oot the windae!”
- “I’m going to the pictures”
What does the Scottish word Scunnered mean?
disgusted irritation
(Entry 1 of 2) intransitive verb. chiefly Scotland. : to be in a state of disgusted irritation.
What does Collywobbles mean in British slang?
upset stomach
collywobbles in British English (ˈkɒlɪˌwɒbəlz ) plural noun. the collywobbles slang. an upset stomach.
What are Hurdies?
hurdies. / (ˈhʌrdɪz) / pl n. Scot the buttocks or haunches.
How do you insult in Scotland?
21 Ways To Annoy A Scottish Person
- Call them English.
- Ask them to say things in an over-the-top Scottish accent.
- Assume they have an encyclopaedic knowledge of Scottish politics.
- Talk about your views on the Loch Ness Monster.
- Tell them how you’ve never been to Scotland, but you’ve heard it’s “nice”.
What is some Scottish slang?
Awa’ an bile yer heid – translating as away and boil your head, this simply means ‘get lost’ Bampot – a mad idiot. Dafty – fool. Eejit – idiot. Fandan – pretentious idiot.
How do you say crazy in Scottish?
Rocket (Rocket) Scottish slang for crazy.
What is an auld yin?
Add Comb.: auld yin, One’s father or mother. Cf.
What is a Sconner?
1. absol. To get a feeling of aversion, disgust or loathing, to feel surfeited or nauseated (Uls. 1931 Northern Whig (27 Nov.
What does Flibbertigibbet mean in English?
gossip
Flibbertigibbet is one of many incarnations of the Middle English word flepergebet, meaning “gossip” or “chatterer.” (Others include “flybbergybe,” “flibber de’ Jibb,” and “flipperty-gibbet.”) It is a word of onomatopoeic origin, created from sounds that were intended to represent meaningless chatter.