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What is a Noo in Scottish?
the noo, (1) just now, at present, at the moment, just a moment ago. Gen.Sc.: (2) in a moment, presently, forthwith. Gen.Sc.
What is a typical Scottish greeting?
Lang may yer lum reek! – Literally meaning long may your chimney smoke, this is typically a toast to one’s health, wishing one lives long and healthy. Keep the heid! – Keep your head or stay calm.
What does Jimmy mean in Scotland?
(Scotland, informal) A colloquial (potentially unfriendly or disparaging) way of addressing any male whose name is unknown to the speaker.
Where did see you Jimmy come from?
Named after C. U. Jimmy, a stereotypical Scottish character created by comedian Russ Abbot.
How do you say shut up in Scottish?
Wheesht is the equivalent of “shut up.” “Gies peace man, wheesht.”
What does Jimmy it mean?
To jimmy something is to force it open. If you lock yourself out, you can jimmy a window and climb inside your house. A thief might jimmy a car door to steal its stereo, and if you accidentally paint your kitchen window shut, you may have to jimmy it open.
What does the name Jimmie mean?
Meaning of Jimmie Jimmie originally means “may God protect”.
What does I See You Jimmy mean?
Filters. A stereotypically Scottish novelty hat : a tartan tam-o’-shanter with false ginger hair attached. noun.
What does “Och Aye the NOO” mean?
“Och aye the noo!” Add a comment… Instagram 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 Lang May Yer Lum Reek mean?
Hoots mon! It’s a braw, bricht, muinlicht nicht (a phrase popularised by the music hall entertainer Harry Lauder) Lang may yer lum reek literally translates to “Long may your chimney smoke!”, signifying “may you live long” Help ma Bob! (well known from the comic strip character Oor Wullie)
What is the meaning of Bye Bye fur Nou?
Bye the/fur nou! meaning “goodbye, literally: ‘goodbye for now'” as a way of saying goodbye. ^ Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford University Press.