It means “small” or “little” and is commonly used in the west of Scotland. The term “wee yin” — meaning “small one” — is commonly used to refer to a young child or a small person. At 5-foot-2, I still sometimes get referred to as “wee yin” by my family members.
What does Yin mean in Scottish slang?
Picture: TSPL. Derived from wee, meaning little, and ane meaning one, wean is a word most commonly used in the West of Scotland to refer to a young child, and is sometimes also spoken as wee yin or ‘little one‘.
What does auld yin mean in Scottish?
(13) Auld yin, One’s father or mother.
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 is some Scottish slang?
Hide Ad. Get tae – go away. Glaikit – stupid. Haud yer wheesht – be quiet. Heid-the-baw – idiot.
What do you call a girl in Scotland?
Crossword answers for SCOTTISH GIRL
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| SCOTTISH GIRL (4) | LASS |
| SCOTTISH GIRL (5) | QUEAN |
| SCOTTISH GIRL (6) | LASSIE |
What do they call girls in Scotland?
A lass is a girl. Your Scottish folk dance teacher might announce, “Lads line up on that side, lasses on this side!”
What do the Scottish call their wife?
Scottish Word: Geggie.
What do Scottish people call gypsies?
The distinct communities that identify themselves as Roma/Travellers in Scotland include the following: Indigenous Highland Travellers, Romani Lowland Travellers, Scottish Border Romanichal Traveller (Border Gypsies) and Showmen (Funfair Travellers).
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.
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.
What does I Dinna fash mean?
don’t be troubled/bothered
‘ Dinna fash don’t be troubled/bothered. Fash is from Old French fascher ‘to annoy, weary’. The term was also commonly extended to mean ‘afflicted’, and Robert Burns uses the term with such a meaning in Holy Willie’s Prayer: ‘At times I’m fash’d wi’ fleshly lust.
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 |
What is a Glasgow kiss?
Noun. Glasgow kiss (plural Glasgow kisses) (Britain, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.
What’s 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 cheers?
There are so different ways to say “cheers” in many countries all over the world, however, in Scotland, it’s Slàinte Mhath! Irish or Scots Gaelic? The term Slàinte Mhath (Pronounced Slanj-a-va) is actually both Irish and Scots Gaelic.
What do Scots call the bathroom?
For the uninitiated, cludgie is a Scottish word meaning “toilet”, although probably not to be used in the politest of companies.
What is a Glasgow girl?
The Glasgow Girls were a group of women artists and designers active in Glasgow at the turn of the twentieth century.
What do Scots call babies?
Bairn
Bairn is a Scottish or Northern English word for child.
What do you call a beautiful Scottish woman?
Bonnie. Female | A quintessential Scottish name that will never go out of fashion, Bonnie is the Scots word for beautiful, pretty, stunning and attractive. Bonnies tend to have an inimitable personality.
How do you say no in Scottish?
You can say “aye” (yes) or “nae” (no).