This category lists Dundonians, people born in Dundee, Scotland.
What is a Dundee slang?
• Dundee United – Nigerian slang for an idiot, as revealed on a BBC documentary about the country’s capital Lagos in 2010.
What are the people of Dundee known for?
1) Dundee is known for jute, jam, journalism…
The growth of Dundee into a major Scottish city happened because of the emergence of three alliterative industries powered by the creativity of local individuals.
What do people from Dundee call roundabouts?
Despite what the Highway Code tells you about roundabouts, everyone in Dundee knows they’re called circles.
What does teckle mean in Dundee?
Teckle (Dundee) – very good, entertaining.
What is a Minge in Scotland?
(mɪndʒ ) noun British vulgar, slang. 1. the female genitals.
What is a numpty in Scotland?
Numpty was included in the 2005 Supplement to the Dictionary of the Scots Language with the following definition: “a stupid person, an idiot”. In the revised edition of the Concise Scots Dictionary (CSD), to be published in December, the definition has been shortened to the kinder: “a foolish person”.
Does Dundee have a nickname?
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish football club located in Dundee. Officially, United are nicknamed The Terrors and the supporters known as The Arabs, though the latter term has been applied equally to the club in recent times by the sporting media. The Tangerines is another term used to describe the club.
What language do they speak in Dundee?
The dialect of this region has long been called either Scots (the traditional name) or Scotch. In the Dundee, which is on the edge of this dialect, the dialect of the city is known as Dundonian.
Is Dundee Lgbtq friendly?
The University of Dundee is committed to equality and diversity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) students. We are very proud of our reputation for our great student experience, and for being supportive, caring and helpful, but university life can still be a bit daunting.
Are people in Dundee friendly?
Dundee is friendly and compact. With a population of 150,000 it is small enough to walk round but has all the cultural and leisure activities you would expect in a much larger city.
What clan is from Dundee Scotland?
Clan Scrymgeour is a Highland Scottish clan.
| Clan Scrymgeour | |
|---|---|
| The Rt. Hon. The 12th Earl of Dundee (Mac Mhic Iain) | |
| Seat | Birkhill north of Cupar in Fife |
| Historic seat | Fincharn Castle Dudhope Castle |
What is the most deprived area in Dundee?
Linlathen and Mid Craigie is the most deprived area in Dundee City and is the 7th most deprived area in Scotland overall. Further, Dundee City has the second highest rate of child poverty in Scotland with over 31% of children living in relative poverty, after housing costs.
How do you say pie in Dundee?
Put simply, ‘peh’ is ‘pie’ in the Dundee accent.
What is a wee clipe?
Clipe. Meaning: Tell tale. Example: Dinny be a wee clipe. Translation: Do not be a little tell tale.
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.
What is a Kyle in Scotland?
Kyle, a Scottish term for a strait.
What is a toilet called in Scotland?
For the uninitiated, cludgie is a Scottish word meaning “toilet”, although probably not to be used in the politest of companies.
What is a growler in Scotland?
a woman, esp one who is considered physically unattractive.
What is a Scottish Chav?
Ned (non-educated delinquent) is the Scottish equivalent of the English term ‘Chav’. It refers stereotypically to low class, uneducated, raucous and antisocial youth and is linked to specific (sub)cultural markers, e.g. a preference for drinking the fortified wine ‘Buckfast’.
What does manky mean in Scotland?
It’s a regional usage. I’ve heard it in various parts of the north of England and up in Scotland too. It has a whole range of meanings. When you hear somebody say ‘my torch is all manky’, it means it’s not working properly, it’s worthless, it’s defective, it’s a bit inferior.