Scottish words that have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary
Word
1.
Aye, right E
2.
Beamer J
3.
Bummer F
4.
Chum G
5.
Hoaching B
6.
Lorne or square sausage A
7.
8.
Morning roll H
Playpiece C
9.
Shoogly D
10. Skooshy K
11. Tattie scone L
12. Well-fired H
Meaning
A. Sausage meat formed in square slices that
are grilled or fried
B. Crowded, swarming or thronging. It is
derived from the verb “hotch” – to swarm,
dating back to 1797
C. A snack taken to school by children to eat
during the morning break or playtime.
D. A word used to mean unstable or wobbly.
The OED cites it being used to describe
Glasgow’s unsteady subway carriages.
E. A sarcastic phrase – used ironically to
express contempt of incredulity. Similar to
“yeah, right”.
F. A person in a position of authority.
Normally used in the expression “heid
(head(….”. It sometimes has a humorous
suggestion of pomposity or officiousness.
G. To join someone as a companion.
H. Refers to rolls baked until brown or black
and crusty on top.
I. A soft white bread roll, its first usage dating
back to Farmer’s Magazine in 1801
J. A term for a flushed or blushing face,
especially one resulting from
embarrassment. Extended to mean a
humiliating or shameful situation.
K. Applied to anything that can be squirted.
Whipped cream squirted from an aerosol
can.
L. A type of flat savoury cake made with flour
and mashed, cooked potatoes. Goes nicely
with square sausage on a morning roll.