Craig McLaughlin's definitions
Something of outstanding merit. Normally used as a single word exclamation in Glasgow. (US equivalent may be 'Sweet!'). Similar to the terms stoater or dancer
Also may be used to describe a fine example of a mild misfortune, to placate the offended party.
Also may be used to describe a fine example of a mild misfortune, to placate the offended party.
Finding a fine shell on the beach at Largs wee Kenny showed it to Shug, who concurred it was a dullion.
Shug then punched wee Kenny in the face and stole the shell. When wee Kenny ran tae his Maw, she consoled him by saying:
"that wee shite Shug gave you a dullion of a black eye son"
Shug then punched wee Kenny in the face and stole the shell. When wee Kenny ran tae his Maw, she consoled him by saying:
"that wee shite Shug gave you a dullion of a black eye son"
by Craig McLaughlin December 15, 2008
Get the dullionmug. The incomparable Roddy Frame, formerly of Aztec Camera how a critically acclaimed solo artist.
Do yourself a favour check him out.
Do yourself a favour check him out.
by Craig McLaughlin December 15, 2008
Get the Framomug. Scottish term for a live in lover or common law spouse.
Traditionally carried an air of scandal and therefore a long time favourite term used by sweetie wives over a cup of tea. Now a widespread acceptable practice, the term has lost some of it's connotations.
Traditionally carried an air of scandal and therefore a long time favourite term used by sweetie wives over a cup of tea. Now a widespread acceptable practice, the term has lost some of it's connotations.
After his wife died the Minister was tempted to have a bidey-in but knew his parishioners would frown upon such behaviour.
by Craig McLaughlin December 24, 2008
Get the bidey-inmug. A bevvy session. Scottish term for an outing, usually at night, often in a group where people's goal is to drink, unwind and have a good time.
by Craig McLaughlin April 4, 2007
Get the randanmug. Other than the obvious....
Arabs are what the fans of Dundee United FC are known as. The nickname stems from their excessively sandy football (soccer) pitch, which in turn is due to their geology on the East coast of Scotland.
Fans will often dress for the occasion in a caricatured Westernised robe and headdress, although last time I checked abstention from alcohol was not part of the MO.
Arabs are what the fans of Dundee United FC are known as. The nickname stems from their excessively sandy football (soccer) pitch, which in turn is due to their geology on the East coast of Scotland.
Fans will often dress for the occasion in a caricatured Westernised robe and headdress, although last time I checked abstention from alcohol was not part of the MO.
by Craig McLaughlin July 20, 2008
Get the Arabsmug. An exclamation, typically of surprise, accompanied by a look you would expect when taking a fit bird home, only to discover she has a pair of hairy holes.
In politer terms may be stated as 'You're joking!'
In politer terms may be stated as 'You're joking!'
Jimmy - "Awright Boaby, saw yer Maw up the toon the day"
Boaby - "Fair play to you - whit wis she doin?"
Jimmy - "Having her flange waxed"
Boaby - "Hairyholes!"
Boaby - "Fair play to you - whit wis she doin?"
Jimmy - "Having her flange waxed"
Boaby - "Hairyholes!"
by Craig McLaughlin December 14, 2008
Get the hairyholesmug. Undesirable young woman from Glasgow. Commonly (although not necessarily) from the schemes, usually fat and hacket with a perm. Can become worryingly attractive after the consumption of copious amounts of booze, with potentially alarming results.
Tam had a taste for adventure and knew the risks of landing a hairy in the sack during a night out in Paisley
by Craig McLaughlin December 15, 2008
Get the hairymug.