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!”
- “Yer arse and parsley!”
What are some popular Scottish sayings?
Old Scottish Sayings
- Haste Ye Back! – Return back with speed – said as a farewell.
- Lang may yer lum reek!
- Keep the heid!
- Hell slap it intae ye!
- Failing means yer playin!
- I’ll gie ye a skelpit lug!
- Whit’s fur ye’ll no go by ye!
- Skinny Malinky Longlegs!
What is the most Scottish word?
Take from this what you will, but ‘dreich‘ has been voted the “most iconic” Scots word several times. In a sentence: “It’s awfy dreich oot there the day.” In English: “It’s awfully dreary outside today.”
What’s a Scottish saying?
Scottish Sayings
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 is a typical Scottish greeting?
A collection of useful phrases in Scots, a West Germanic language spoken in Scotland.
Useful Scots phrases.
| English | Scots Leid (Scots) |
|---|---|
| Good morning (Morning greeting) | Guid mornin |
| Good afternoon (Afternoon greeting) | Guid efternuin |
| Good evening (Evening greeting) | Guid evenin |
| Good night | Guid nicht |
What is the C word in Scotland?
A number of Scottish participants explained how c*** can be used colloquially as an affectionate or endearing term, such as calling someone a ‘clever c***’.
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.
Do Scots really say aye?
Aye means yes, often replacing the latter in day-to-day life in Scotland. Conversely, ‘aye, right’ is used when expressing feelings of disbelief (think of it as the Scottish equivalent to ‘yeah, right’).
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 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 is a Scottish wife called?
Scottish Word: Geggie.
What is a cool Scottish name?
Whether you’re Scottish yourself or simply want to appreciate the culture through baby, a cool Scottish baby name is an excellent choice.
- Frazier.
- McCarthy.
- Gilles.
- Clydell.
- Bartley.
- Eon.
- Fergus.
- Bran.
How do Scottish say good morning?
Madainn mhath
Madainn mhath. Heidh, a Mhàiri! Madainn mhath. Good morning.
What is the D word?
Noun. d-word (plural d-words) (euphemistic, chiefly US) The word damn.
What is a fanny in Scottish?
British slang, offensive : vulva. : buttocks.
How do Scottish people say dog?
Some are well known (coo for cow and dug for dog) while others are less so (the Scots for parrot is papingo), here are our favourites.
How do Scottish say police?
According to the http://www.dsl.ac.uk/ the Scots word for Police is Police, its pronunciation is Polis.
How do Scottish say alright?
Alright Hen/Pal (Awrite)?
Alright, hen (Scottish word for girl) or pal (Scottish word for friend)? Alright! Hi how are you?
What is bye in Scottish?
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.”
What is a Scottish No?
You can say “aye” (yes) or “nae” (no).
Why do the Scottish say wee?
Many words spoken by Scottish people can be determined without too much effort. “Aye” means “yes”, “wee” means “little or small” and “nae” means “no”. If something is too “dear” , they could be referring to how expensive it is instead of how beautiful or precious it is to them.