scotticism (Meaning)
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scotticism (n.)
An idiom, or mode of expression, peculiar to Scotland or Scotchmen.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scotticism
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scotticism Sentence Examples
- The Glaswegian taxi driver peppered his speech with a thick Scottish accent, using rampant scotticisms.
- The use of "wee" for small items is a classic scotticism that reveals a speaker's Scottish origin.
- The phrase "pure dead brilliant" is a Scotticism used to express extreme approval.
- "Aye" and "naw" are Scottish contractions often used instead of "yes" and "no."
- The word "bairn" is a common Scotticism for a child.
- The use of "fit like" as a greeting is a colloquial Scotticism that conveys camaraderie.
- The phrase "dreich day" is a Scotticism used to describe gloomy, overcast weather.
- The word "wee dram" is a Scotticism for a small measure of Scottish whisky.
- The expression "kep yer heid" is a Scotticism used to advise someone to remain calm and composed.
- The phrase "right peely-wally" is a Scotticism used to describe someone who is drunk or intoxicated.
FAQs About the word scotticism
An idiom, or mode of expression, peculiar to Scotland or Scotchmen.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Glaswegian taxi driver peppered his speech with a thick Scottish accent, using rampant scotticisms.
The use of "wee" for small items is a classic scotticism that reveals a speaker's Scottish origin.
The phrase "pure dead brilliant" is a Scotticism used to express extreme approval.
"Aye" and "naw" are Scottish contractions often used instead of "yes" and "no."
