bairn

common scottish slang for a child or baby

"Aye when you were just a wee bairn I used to mind you when your mam went tae the bingo."

"I cannae believe shes pregnant - at 15 she's just a bairn herself"

by anna apple October 12, 2003

main

totally, really, very - signifies an excess of something

"Aye, she looked main upset. Thought she wiz gonna start greeting or something"

"Aw, I've got the main munchies - lets go to the cafe bar and get some fat munch."

"HE was main goin' on about you all night. He totally want to get in by!"

by anna apple October 12, 2003

potent (boy)

amazing, mental, very good indeed. Used to describe objects or experiences rather than people. The addition of boy at the end can be used to add extra emphasis.

"Shall we go up the park and drink some Buckfast?
"Oh aye, its a potent day for it. Lets go"
"I scored some weed last night so take your pipe as well."
"Potent boy!"

by anna apple October 12, 2003

bosk

good, great, enjoyable (see also humpy-bosk)

How wiz the Eagle last night? Good craic?
Aye, it was bosk like. Fuckin' jumpin'.

by anna apple October 12, 2003

risk

used to describe a bad or potentially disastorous situation or condition.

"Can't believe they're knocking the Brig down to make flats.."
"Ken, it's risk like."

"Awww naah, nae mair Buckfast for me, I'm feelin a bit risk."

by anna apple October 12, 2003

greeting

common scottish slang for crying

"Aye, you were fair bawling and greeting like a wee bairn"

"Aww, I wiz almost greetin when Lassie died."

by anna apple October 12, 2003

boy

added at the end of certain words to give added emphasis. Does not denote gender in any way.

"funny boy" - when somethings amusing
"Mental boy" - indicates things are going well (6 Litres of White Lightening Cider for £2.99 at McColls the now - Menal Boy!"
"potent boy" - see potent
"Aww, better stay oot a the way of LAmond. He's on a bad boy the night." - To be on a bad boy is to be in a bad mood.

by anna apple October 12, 2003