Scottish Phrases Pins and Buttons

When you hear the Scots saying geein' me the boak it means the person is feeling nauseous, their stomach is turning and they may want to throw up. Can also be shortened to just boak or boke.

it's a sair fecht for a half loaf is a Scots phrase for hard life or fight for very little return.

A host of Scottish slang words displayed on the flag of Scotland, the blue and white St Andrew’s Cross. Many of these terms have spread across the globe.“Pure dead brilliant”, “Am pure done in”, “Ma heid’s mince”, “Yer oot yer face!”, “Yer aff yer heid”, Boggin, “a-wiz-nae”, anno, “a um nay”, cannae, cannie, gingin, Lassy, minted, numpty, “oan yer bike”,skint, tatties, weegie, tap, oot, “Noo jist haud on!”, “Speak o’ the Devil!”, Gumption

YER ARSE IN PARSLEY, a Scots language phrase, which means you’re talking nonsense. Also available in white text.

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Math fhèin is an exclamation of excellence in Scots Gaidhlig. So if you love to say things are excellent or simply love Scotland and its special language then this is for you.

Give people a warm welcome to Scotland in Scottish Gaelic.

GIE IT LALDY, a Scots language phrase, which means to gie it (give it) your all, to do something enthusiastically or with great gusto. Often shouted as words of encouragement to others. Also available in black text.

HAUD YER WHEESHT, a Scots language phrase, which means hold your tongue or be quiet. Also available in white text.

Glasgow Scotland " The Dear Green Place" Art print.

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Mad wae it is a perfect example of scottish phrases for feeling more than a little merry.

YER BUM'S OOT THE WINDAE, a Scots language phrase, which means you’re talking rubbish. Also available in white text.

dreich - a brilliant Scottish word for damp, miserable days - in a bright, psychedelic design. Wear it with pride and learn to speak Scottish!

GONNAE NO DAE THAT, a Scots language phrase, which basically means please don’t do that. Also available in white text.

GLAIKIT, a Scots language word which basically means stupid or a bit simple. Also available in white text.

YER ARSE IN PARSLEY, a Scots language phrase, which means you’re talking nonsense. Also available in black text.

THE SUN'S NO OOT TAPS OAN!, a play on the Scots language phrase 'taps aff' (meaning tops off), so if the sun's no oot the taps oan. Also available in white text.

Someone's ripped your knitting the day. Let the world know in the Scottish language.

DINNA FASH LASS a Scots language phrase, which means don’t worry lass. Also available in black text.

BOLT YA ROCKET, a humorous Scots language phrase which basically means go away you annoying crazy person. Also available in white text.

FUR COAT AN NAE KNICKERS a Scots language phrase, a derogatory term which basically means someone may be all elegant and proper on the outside but in reality they a person of loose morals. Also available in black text.

THE SUN'S NO OOT TAPS OAN!, a play on the Scots language phrase 'taps aff' (meaning tops off), so if the sun's no oot the taps oan. Also available in black text.

MADE IN GLESGA (made in Glasgow). Also available in black text.

When a Scottish person says nae hassles it generally means it's not a problem, a hassle, issue or can even simply mean you're welcome. Though the phrase can very depending on text - it's usually a positive response.

When you're feeling gallus, tell the world!

YOUR TEA’S OOT, a Scots language phrase, is basically a humorous threat which means you’re going to get battered or you’ve had it now. Also available in black text.

For those days when your brain just doesn't seem to work properly.

To describe someone as gallus means you consider them to be daring, bold, over confident or a wee bit cheeky. Also available in white text.

YER JAIKET’S OAN A SHOOGLY PEG (your jacket is on a wobbly peg) a Scots language phrase, which means watch your step, your pushing your luck! Also available in white text.

It's awfy braw it Scotland speak for "It's awfully beautiful". Could be used in reference to weather or some other item, like clothing.

Global pandemic lockdowns got you down? Channel some Mary Queen of Scots and chill like a quarantine queen. She spent 19 years as a prisoner before her untimely end. You can handle 2020. You've got this, pals!

This is a Scottish pun on Love And Peace - in Scotland, a piece is a sandwich. The perfect design for Scots and anyone who loves Scottish humour.

If something is pure Barry it's something that is really great.