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Sean Murphy & Alexander Smail

20 words that have different meanings in Scotland from hen to greet

If you're Scottish, you'll no doubt have been in a situation at some point where someone not from here has given you a puzzled look mid-conversation.

This may well be because you used a word in a context they are not familiar with. This isn't surprising at all, as there are countless words that have different meanings in Scotland and outside the country.

Whether you're referring to the weather as 'Baltic' or heading to the shops to get a can of 'juice', if you grew up in this country you will have no doubt picked up at least a few of these over the years.

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