What does canter mean in Scotland?

What does canter mean in Scotland?

Scottish National Dictionary (1700–) Hide Quotations Hide Etymology Cite this entry. ‡CANTER, v. To make music with the mouth for dancing when a musical instrument is not available; “still used in the landward part of the district, where impromptu dances are of frequent occurrence” (Arg. 1 1939).

What does Wee Barra mean?

In the Glasgow area a wee barra is an informal way of referring to any small person that the speaker likes, or at least does not dislike. The Glasgow flea market is known as The Barras. barrie or barry (pronounced bar-ri) Something which is barrie is very good or very attractive.

What does winch mean sexually?

The definition of a wench is an offensive term used to refer to a young girl or a woman or to refer to a prostitute. An example of a wench is a prostitute.

What does Minge mean in Scotland?

In Scottish English, 'ming' is an old word for a bad smell, so originally 'minging' meant 'smelly' - as it still can. But of course calling someone smelly is a perfect way of insulting them, and around the year 2000 British teenagers started using it more broadly to mean 'disgusting'.

Why is Scotland so cold?

In general, the western coastal areas of Scotland are warmer than the east and inland areas, due to the influence of the Atlantic currents, and the colder surface temperatures of the North Sea.

What is a Chelsea kiss?

A Glasgow smile (also known as a Chelsea smile, or a Glasgow, Chelsea, Birkenhead, A buck 50 or Cheshire grin) is a wound caused by making a cut from the corners of a victim's mouth up to the ears, leaving a scar in the shape of a smile.