Scottish Slang, Words and Phrases

At the time of learning Scottish language, it is important for you to understand the slang words and
phrases as well. It will offer much-needed assistance for you to understand the language and
communicate effectively with people. Do you know with the help of languages buddy you can understand and learn Scottish accent at the comfort of your home. Here are some of the most prominent Scottish words that will be
used as slang. Then you can understand the language with ease.

Scottish Slang, Words and Phrases

• Aye
  Aye is one of the most prominent Scottish slang words. Any person learning Scottish should be aware of
  Aye. You will find it being used in day to day life of Scottish people as well. This is used to express the
  feelings associated with disbelief. In fact, it is the equivalent of “Yeah, right!” in Scottish.
• Banter
  Banter is a slang that is being used during thrilling conversations. If there are any wisecracks, quips and
  witty repartees, you can think about using this slang without keeping any doubt in mind. It can
• Blether
  Blether is a slang that you use while talking, gossiping and catching up with others. You often use this
  when you are having conversations for an extended duration of time. In most of the instances, you
  would say “having a blether”.
• Braw
  Braw is one of the classic Scottish slang words that you can find. You will be able to use this slang in
  order to describe things that are fantastic, brilliant and nice. For example, most of the Scottish people
  tend to use the phrase “braw banter”. Or else, you can even say that the view you are getting from the
  hotel room is Braw.
• Chancer
  A chancer is a person who is searching for chances available for luck. They often tend to take risks. In
  addition to that, they tend to use numerous unreasonable requests as well. They come along with a
  sense of cheeky self-awareness as well.
• Chore
  Chore is the slang that is being used to nab, nick or steal. If you are a person who chores the stuff, you
  can think about saying good bye to it. That’s never a good habit to practice.
• Chum
  Chum is the slang used to call a close acquaintance, such as a pal or a friend. It is all about accompanying
  someone. For example, you can chum your friend to the train station.
• Dinnae
  Dinnae is the slang that is used to refer to “Don’t”. For example, you can think about saying “Don’t
  forget to take your umbrella” when it is raining outside.
• Dreich
  Dreich is among the Scottish words that people use to explain gloomy weather conditions. For example,
  you can use Dreich to explain a day where there are grey and drab weather conditions.
• Fae
  Fae is the slang that people in Scotland use to define “From.” For example, you can tell that you are fae
  Ediburgh. You will also be able to use this slang anywhere.
• Get tae
  Get tae is the slang that you should use in order to ask someone to go away. It is resembling the F- word
  that you would often use during heated conversations.
• Ken
  Ken is among the Scottish slang words that is used to refer to Know. For example, you can say “Dinnae
  ken”. This reflects to “don’t know”.
• Lassie
  Lassie is a slang that can either be used to call a boy or a girl. However, boys and girls who are on the
  younger side are being called with this slang. It is often used along with endearment.
• Pie
  Pie is the slang that you use to ignore someone on purpose. In Scotland, people usually take offence
  when they are pied. However, you should never pie to the pastries that you can find in all the bakeries
  located throughout Scotland.
• Radge
  Radge is the word that you can use to call someone who is aggressive and rambunctious. For example,
  you can think about telling “That’s well radge”. The slang will also come to your survival when you are
  trying to explain difficult situations.
• Shan
  Shan is the slang that you can use to define “unfair”. For example, when another person cuts in front of
  the queue that you are standing in, you can use this slang. You can use the word well, such as well shan
  in order to explain it.
• Skedaddle aff
  Skedaddle aff is the slang that you can use to ask someone to leave you alone. If you are continuously
  being harassed by someone and if you don’t want to go through such a harassment, you can simply say
  Skedaddle off.
  

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