Definitions by Craig McLaughlin
bidey-in
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.
bidey-in by Craig McLaughlin December 24, 2008
cloot
A rag used to wipe your arse.
While it may appear to be a slightly distasteful but necessary choice to make in a desperate situation, cloots in fact are regularly the preferred method of wiping in Nort-Eastern Scotland due to the relative inexpense versus toilet paper. In posher households each family member will have their own cloot instead of the more traditional communal version.
The word cloot itself is simply a varient of cloth.
While it may appear to be a slightly distasteful but necessary choice to make in a desperate situation, cloots in fact are regularly the preferred method of wiping in Nort-Eastern Scotland due to the relative inexpense versus toilet paper. In posher households each family member will have their own cloot instead of the more traditional communal version.
The word cloot itself is simply a varient of cloth.
Like any boy fae Aberdeen, Bertie's Maw had taught him from an early age the importance of carrying his own cloot at all times.
cloot by Craig McLaughlin December 24, 2008
stoat the ba'
Scottish term for a child molester. Stoat is a verb meaning to hit hard and the ba' refers to a ball. Literally thump a football (soccer for you N American eejits). A stoater is something great, especially a goal in football.
How this relates to child abuse I'm not sure but that's what they call it. Stoat the ba's may be in danger of getting chibbed up Bar-L following conviction.
How this relates to child abuse I'm not sure but that's what they call it. Stoat the ba's may be in danger of getting chibbed up Bar-L following conviction.
Irate parent to shifty looking character loitering at a playground:
"See you ya cunt, you some kinda Stoat the ba'? Beat it or I'll kick yer heid in!"
"See you ya cunt, you some kinda Stoat the ba'? Beat it or I'll kick yer heid in!"
stoat the ba' by Craig McLaughlin December 15, 2008
dullion
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"
dullion by Craig McLaughlin December 15, 2008
hairy
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
hairy by Craig McLaughlin December 15, 2008
Barlinnie
The big house in Glasgow.
The finest wideos from Scotland can call this home. Affectionately known as Bar-L to locals, it is a maximum security prison which houses some of the countries most violent criminals.
On the plus side the inmates tend to stay dry unlike most Glaswegians.
The finest wideos from Scotland can call this home. Affectionately known as Bar-L to locals, it is a maximum security prison which houses some of the countries most violent criminals.
On the plus side the inmates tend to stay dry unlike most Glaswegians.
Barlinnie by Craig McLaughlin December 15, 2008
Framo
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.
Framo by Craig McLaughlin December 15, 2008