1) To ask (a piece of information, a question), inquire, make inquiries, with at, o, of the person asked (Sc. 1782 J.
What does Sleekit mean in Scottish?
1 chiefly Scotland : sleek, smooth. 2 chiefly Scotland : crafty, deceitful.
How do you spell Speir?
Definition of ‘speir‘
Is Speir a word?
Yes, speir is in the scrabble dictionary.
Is Spier a real word?
a person who spies, watches, or discovers.
What is a wee Scunner?
You are a ‘wee scunner’ can be a term of endearment for a toddler. You are a ‘total scunner’ means you are annoyed (fed up) with that person. Scots is NOT slang.
What is a Glaikit?
Glaikit – stupid, foolish, or thoughtless.
What is a numpty in British?
Scotland’s favourite word, according to a poll by BT Openreach, is numpty. Derived from “numps”, an obsolete word for a stupid person, rather than the more obvious numbnuts or numbskull, the term implies general idiocy, often in my experience accompanied by windbaggery.
Is Glaikit a bad word?
“A derogatory term for a silly, light-headed or thoughtless person, especially a girl or woman”.
What is Haud yer Wheesht?
Haud yer wheesht! – Shut up. Gie it laldy. – Doing something with energy or inappropriateness.
What is a Drookit?
Drookit – extremely wet / absolutely drenched.
What does Gie it Laldie mean?
Often used in forms of encouragement to one’s colleagues, “Gie it laldie!” can loosely be translated as “Give it your best effort”.
What is Och Aye noo?
“Och aye the noo!”
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. For the record, it is not even something you’ll generally hear the locals say.
What is a kebbie lebbie?
Kebbie-lebbie is an altercation carried on by various people speaking at the same time.
Is Spier a scrabble?
Yes, spier is in the scrabble dictionary.
What is Dreich day?
‘Dreich’ – it’s our new favourite word, plucked from the slang dictionaries of Scotland. It describes a dull, damp Scottish day – one that’s devoid of light, warmth and colour. Yet for all their dreariness, dreich days can be beautiful – at least that’s what photographer Alan McCredie thinks.
What does HOUL yer Whisht mean?
5. Houl yer whisht. Literally translated as “Please be quiet.”
What does away and bile yer heid mean?
Awa’ an bile yer heid – Translation: In English is “Away and boil your head“. Means Get lost.
What does Wheesht mean in English?
wheesh in British English
(hwiːʃ ) or wheesht (hwiːʃt ) Scottish. exclamation. 1. a plea or demand for silence; hush.
What does Hackit mean in Scottish?
adjective. (also hacket) informal Scottish. Of a person (especially a woman): ugly, very unattractive. Of a thing: extremely unappealing or unpleasant, horrible.
What is a slapper in England?
/ (ˈslæpə) / noun. British slang a promiscuous woman.
What does Muppet mean in the UK?
(British English, informal) a stupid person. He’s a muppet.
What does sod off mean?
verb. (intr, adverb; usually imperative) slang, mainly British to go away; depart.