catpeesweeties's definitions

Keep the Heid

A more Scottish way of saying "keep the head"; it means to stay calm and keep your mind away from going crazy-loco or angry.

"Look, it's no even worth it. Keep the heid!"

by catpeesweeties February 10, 2021

galoshans

Galoshans is a word used in Greenock, Scotland and surrounding areas. It refers to going around homes on Halloween night and performing a song or play. Its origins are in the Scots language and it comes from the epistle of St Paul to the Galatians, a part of the Bible. Galoshans essentially being a Scots form of 'Galatians'. This is due to the tradition of Bible plays being performed on Halloween night.

"Here, away and go your galoshans."

by catpeesweeties October 4, 2024

Gibby

The Gibby is an area in the east end of Greenock, Scotland that is home to social housing developments. There are also some privately owned properties but most residents can't afford their own home. There's a community cafe and a kids' nursery school, plus Bogston train station.

Och, here mate, you going up the Gibby?

by catpeesweeties February 9, 2021