Scotland Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

Associated with or special to Scotland or Scots (or Scottish) people, places, or things. You can also see citations assigned to this category.

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bampot n. a crazy person; a fool or dolt. (posted Aug. 16, 2005) [full entry…]

fantouche adj. fancy, extravagant, frivolous. (posted Jul. 12, 2004) [full entry…]

numptorium n. the building used by the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, or by extension, the parliament itself. (posted Jan. 3, 2005) [full entry…]

rubber ear n. an attitude or instance of rejection, refusal, or unresponsiveness; the cold shoulder. Also v., to reject, refuse, or ignore. (posted Apr. 20, 2005) [full entry…]

spawny adj. lucky. (posted Aug. 5, 2005) [full entry…]

stooshie n. a fight; a fuss, commotion, or to-do. (posted Jan. 3, 2006) [full entry…]

tumshie n. a stupid or foolish person. (posted Nov. 3, 2004) [full entry…]

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