“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 does OCH mean in Scottish?
- Is Och Irish or Scottish?
- Why do the Scottish say aye?
- How do the Scots say yes?
- How do Scots say goodbye?
- How do you say shut up in Scottish?
- What do the Scottish call their wife?
- Why do Scots say wee?
- What does yer bum’s oot the Windae mean?
- What does noo mean in Scottish?
- Why do the Scottish say Ken?
- What is a Goonie in Scotland?
- What is the Scottish word for handsome?
- Do Scots still say bairn?
- What does Jamie say to Claire in Gaelic while she sleeps?
- What does Jamie say to Claire in bed?
- What is the Scottish word for sweetheart?
- What are Scottish insults?
- How do you swear in Scottish?
- What does Diddy mean in Scotland?
What does OCH mean in Scottish?
Definition of och
Irish & Scottish. —used to express regret or surprise.
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Is Och Irish or Scottish?
interjection Scot., Irish English. (used as an expression of surprise, disapproval, regret, etc.)
Why do the Scottish say aye?
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').
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How do the Scots say yes?
Scots are known for pronouncing traditional words in unpredictable ways. Listen out for “yes” pronounced as “aye”, “dae” as “do” and “dinnae” as “don't“.
How do Scots say 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.”
How do you say shut up in Scottish?
Get to grips with their colourful Scottish expressions and phrases. But, there are some things you dinnae want to say to avoid getting on their wrong side. Follow our sound advice and you'll dodge getting told to 'haud yer wheesht' (shut up), 'get tae' (go away) or 'skedaddle aff' (leave them alone).
What do the Scottish call their wife?
Scottish Word: Wallie.
Why do Scots say 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'. Wee is a word whose current meaning is in little dispute, but whose origins are interesting and complex.
What does yer bum's oot the Windae mean?
“Yer bum's oot the windae” (Your bum is out the window) – You're literally talking rubbish.
What does noo mean in Scottish?
the noo, (1) just now, at present, at the moment, just a moment ago. Gen.Sc.: (2) in a moment, presently, forthwith.
Why do the Scottish say Ken?
A word which is heard often is ken, which means to know. “When a Scottish Highlander asks if you 'ken,' they are explicitly asking if you 'know.
What is a Goonie in Scotland?
This week's word is… goonie! This is what your granny might call a nightgown or a dressing gown.
What is the Scottish word for handsome?
Coinneach. Male | Although anglicised as Kenneth, Coinneach translates as 'handsome', stemming from the Gaelic word caoin.
Do Scots still say bairn?
Bairn is a Northern English, Scottish English and Scots term for a child. It originated in Old English as “bearn”, becoming restricted to Scotland and the North of England c.
What does Jamie say to Claire in Gaelic while she sleeps?
From left: Andrew Gower as Prince Charles Stuart and Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser. Then, there's an exquisitely tender scene where Jamie whispers a speech of love and protection to a sleeping Claire – in Gaelic – asking God to “shield my beloved, my white dove. And the child that she may one day bear.
What does Jamie say to Claire in bed?
Jamie: “I do know it, my own.
Let me tell ye in your sleep how much I love you. For there's no so much I can be saying to ye while ye wake, but the same poor words, again and again.
What is the Scottish word for sweetheart?
Acushla comes from the Irish Gaelic cuisle, which can mean “darling” but more literally means “pulse” or “vein.” It's an adaptation of the Irish Gaelic a cuisle (“oh darling”). Cuisle was sometimes also paired with ma to give us macushla (“my darling”), as well as our next term of endearment….
What are Scottish insults?
Insults you can call people
- An Eejit/A Bampot/A Numpty/A Tube/A Dafty/A Dunderheid.
- Bawbag.
- A Dobber/AFud/A Walloper/A Tadger.
- A Rocket/A Nugget/A Dafty/A Roaster/A Melt.
- Lavvy heid.
- Clipe.
- A Boot/A Cow.
- Jobby.
How do you swear in Scottish?
We take a look at some very Scottish insults, let us know if we've missed any off the list:
- Awa' n bile yer heid – Get lost.
- Bampot – Idiot.
- Boggin – foul-smelling.
- Bowfin – unpleasant.
- Clipe “Don't be a wee clipe” – tattle-tale, snitch.
- Doaty – Stupid, simple.
- Dobber – Idiot, jerk.
- Doolally – Not the full shilling.
What does Diddy mean in Scotland?
In England, 'Diddy' means: small, tiny, or the rapper P Diddy/Puff Daddy/Sean Combs/whatever his name currently is. In Scotland, 'Diddy' means: a female breast. “The gobshite shouted 'Show us yer diddies', so I kicked him in the shins.”
