Table of Contents
What is the Scottish word for little?
wee
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 is the meaning of Dinna fash?
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.
Do Scottish people say Dinna fash?
The Scots phrase “dinna fash” has the meaning of “don’t fret,” “don’t stress,” or “don’t worry.” This phrase is common in Scotland, with most generations using the expression and understanding its meaning. However, you won’t find many people using outside of Scotland and in some areas of Ireland.
What is a Choochter?
a derogatory word used by Lowlanders for a Highlander.
What does Heidbanger mean?
Similarly, a heid-banger can encompass qualities similar to that of a heid the baw, but such individuals have the added trait of aggressiveness. Think Begbie of Trainspotting fame on a 12-pint bender, and you’ll get the idea.
What does Dobber mean in Scotland?
Noun. dobber (plural dobbers) Alternative form of dauber (“marker pen used for bingo cards”) quotations ▼ (UK, derogatory) A member of the working class in Scotland or Ireland who is seen as undereducated, with poor taste, especially in clothes, and poor social skills; closely connected to chav.
What does Hackit mean in Scottish?
ugly, very unattractive
adjective. (also hacket) informal Scottish. Of a person (especially a woman): ugly, very unattractive. Of a thing: extremely unappealing or unpleasant, horrible.
What does “Dinna Fash” mean in Scottish?
Today we’ll take a look at one Scottish phrase, “Dinna fash.” What does “dinna fash” mean? The Scottish English phrase “dinna fash” means “don’t worry” or “don’t fret.” The “dinna” in this phrase just means “don’t,” while “fash” is derived from a 16th-century French word meaning “to worry.”
What does ‘Fash’ mean?
‘FASH, dinna fash yersel’ – Fash has two main meanings; one being not to get annoyed by a situation, and the other being not to inconvenience yourself with something or someone.
Are there any Scottish slang words that come from Gaelic?
For the most part, Scottish slang words come from English rather than Scots Gaelic. However, there are a few, mostly used in the Highlands of Scotland, that do indeed come from Scots Gaelic. Perhaps the most common is Sassenach, coming from the Scots word sasunnach, which means “Saxon” (as in, Anglo-Saxons).
How do you say “do” in Scottish?
In Scottish English, then, the “do” becomes a “di” sound, while the “t” on “not” is dropped. The result is “dinna.” This word can be used anywhere “don’t” would be used in English, and means exactly the same thing.