a mad, crazy idiot.
Whereas radge, or raj (slang for a mad, crazy idiot or fool and one of Begbie’s favourite words) is thought to be a variant of the Gypsy word “raj” or “rajy”, which has the exact same meaning.
What is slang term for someone from Edinburgh?
The correct term is Dunediner and refers to the old name of the town, Dunedin, although Edinburgher does seem to be used alot (mainly by Glaswegians). Seth, Edinburgh UK.
Do people from Edinburgh say Ken?
“Ken” – A common phrase among locals, this is not the name of a popular man, but rather translates to the verb: to know. For instance, “Ken whit I mean?”(“Do you know what I mean?”)
What is some Scottish slang?
Yer lookin’ a bit peely wally – Meaning you look pale or ill. That’s gee-in me the boak – A gross but classic Scottish expression one might use if something was making them feel sick! Gonny no dae that – Means please don’t do that! Haud yer weesht – Is a not super polite way of saying ‘be quiet’!
What does Ken mean in Scottish slang?
to know. 3. Scottish and Northern England dialect. to understand; perceive.
How do Scots say hello?
‘Hello’ in Scottish Gaelic
In Scottish Gaelic, you greet others with ‘halò’! Pronounced hallo, this phrase has you covered for greeting passers-by if you visit a Gaelic-speaking community. Alternatively, you could say good morning which is ‘madainn mhath’, pronounced ma-ten-va.
Why do Scots say Ken?
“Ken” in Scots has widened its meaning to become the equivalent of English “know” but in older Scots it specifically meant “know by personal contact, experience, familiarity” as in “I ken him.
What does Raj mean slang?
Whereas radge, or raj (slang for a mad, crazy idiot or fool and one of Begbie’s favourite words) is thought to be a variant of the Gypsy word “raj” or “rajy”, which has the exact same meaning.
What is a Scottish wife called?
Scottish Word: Geggie.
What do the Scots call a baby?
bairn
What does bairn mean? Bairn is a Scottish or Northern English word for child.
What do the Scottish call a girl?
A lass is a girl. Your Scottish folk dance teacher might announce, “Lads line up on that side, lasses on this side!”
What is the most Scottish thing to say?
Perhaps the most famous Scottish sayings of all time is “Auld Lang Syne”. This was made famous by Robert Burns’ song, sang globally at New Year. The translation can be taken as “old long since” or “old long ago” meaning “days gone by” and when sung at New Years really means “let’s drink to days gone by”.
How do Scots say thank you?
Scots is considered a separate language from Scottish English and from the English of England, and is recognised as such by the Scottish and UK governments.
Useful Scots phrases.
| English | Scots Leid (Scots) |
|---|---|
| Sorry | Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank ye |
| Reply to thank you | Nae problem |
Why do Scots say Bonnie?
Pretty or beautiful. A pretty young women could be described as “a bonnie lass”, an attractive man as “a bonnie lad”.
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.
How do you say yes in Scottish?
You can say “aye” (yes) or “nae” (no).
What is the motto of Scotland?
In my defens God me defend (Scottish Gaelic: Ann an Dia no dhìon dìon mi) is the motto of both the royal coat of arms of the Kingdom of Scotland and royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom used in Scotland.
What is a Scottish goodbye?
In Scottish Gaelic, to say “Goodbye,” you can say “mar sin leat” which should be pronounced as “mar shin lat.” Note that this is an informal way of saying “farewell.”
Why do Scots say pish?
Pish. Translation: Urine. However, in Glasgow and other parts of Scotland, it’s a common word for something that evokes a negative vibe. For instance, if the score at the football isnae going your way, ‘it’s a load of pish’.
What do Scots call a boy?
laddie – A boy or young man (Aye, laddie!)
Why do Scots say Jimmy?
(Scotland, informal) A colloquial (potentially unfriendly or disparaging) way of addressing any male whose name is unknown to the speaker.