Definitions by Aqy

boorach 

A Scots word, also spelt as "bourach".

Refers to a state of great confusion, messiness, or untidiness - more so than a "guddle".
Can also be used as verb, and originally referred to a heap or pile of material, generally stones or blocks of peat.

"This kitchen is an absolute boorach."
"You've made a right boorach of the cooking".

boorach by Aqy December 16, 2015

Dour

Scots, rhymes with "hoor" or "moor"

Humourless, sullen, obstinate or awkward, often intentionally so. Can also refer to the dark, threatening Scottish weather (worse than simply "dreich" weather).

"It's looking pretty dour out. Ahm stiyin' in bed."
"Cheer up, you dour bastard."

Dour by Aqy December 16, 2015

bodach

Scots "bode-ach", originally Gaelic "bott-ach"

An affectionate/neutral term for an old man. Can also be used in the diminutive form "bodachan", referring to someone too old and insignificant to useful, or "bod", referring to a short man. "Bodach glas" (pale old man) can also refer to a ghost or spectre.

One of the 282 Munro's is called "Am Bodach" (uhm bott-ach), which translates simply to the "The Old Man".

"Come inside from the rain, you sleekit bodach!"
"That bodachan in the shop short-changed me when I was picking up my messages."

bodach by Aqy December 16, 2015