Anyone who spends any time in Scotland will quickly realise that we have countless words and phrases that only really make sense to us.
From 'outwith' to 'beastie', you will have no doubt been in a situation at some point when you have said a word around a non-Scot only for them to respond with a puzzled look.
There are also a lot of Scottish words and phrases that even many Scots will be unfamiliar with, particularly the younger generations. This is because, for whatever reason, many have fallen out of use amongst the majority of the public.
Whether it's referring to a foolish pal as a 'heid-the-baw' or a child that constantly needs fed as a 'breidsnapper', you may have heard of at least a few of these sayings. Some are so outdated, though, that only a few will likely remember them.
Here are 18 Scottish words and saying you don't hear so much in 2023.
Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below!
Hell slap it intae ye
It's your own fault.
Dinnae teach yer Granny tae suck eggs
Do not try to teach somebody something that they already know.
Up to high doh
To be very stressed, nervousk or excited.
Breidsnapper
Used to refer to a hungry child that constantly needs fed.
Snibbed
A term for 'grounded', which comes from the snib used to lock a door.
Wee goldie
A glass of whisky.
Nae tother
No trouble.
You think I came up the Clyde on a banana boat?
Used when somebody tries to fool you with an obvious deception.
Minder
A small gift bought for somebody, usually after they perform a service or a good deed.
Trouble-the-hoose
An infant that is crying loudly.
Get me a 50p to put in the telly
This is a reference back to a time when televisions were coin-operated, and so is certainly not something you hear much these days.
Joe The Toff
Used when you are leaving a place, 'I'm off'.
Skinny Malinky Longlegs
A very tall and skinny individual.
Gowpin
Throbbing with pain.
If yer pals maw told ye to jump in the Clyde would you do that too?
Said sarcastically to someone when they are following others in doing something foolish.
Cattie
A catalogue, usually a clothes catalogue.
Is the cat deid?
An insult hurled at somebody when their trousers are too short.
Heid-the-baw
An affectionate term used to refer to somebody who may be a bit foolish.
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