12th May 2015
Speaking Scottish
Most Scots tend to use slang occasionally and think nothing of it. It’s only when you read some you see how funny it sounds.Here I take a look at a mixture of some of the old Scottish sayings, some that are not so old, and some Scottish slang words …… The old ones ……I’ll gie ye a skelpit lug! – I’ll give you a slap on the ear.
Whit’s fur ye’ll no go by ye! – What’s meant to happen will happen.Skinny Malinky Longlegs! – A tall thin person.
Lang may yer lum reek! – May you live long and stay well.
Speak o’ the Devil! – Usually said when you have been talking about someone – they usually appear.
Black as the Earl of Hell’s Waistcoat! – Pitch black.
Failing means yer playin! – When you fail at something at least you’re trying.
Mony a mickle maks a muckle! – Saving a small amount soon b
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