Us Scots are well known for our language that is both deep and colourful with our phrases and sayings often perplexing visitors.
What is so unique about our Scots language is that there are some words that do not have an exact translation to English which really should mean that more people outside of the country should pick up our quirky ways of describing things.
Whether it's that panicked feeling you get when seeing somebody whose name you have forgot, or that one-of-a-kind fog that rolls in from the sea, we really do have a word for everything, the Daily Record reports.
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Here are 20 Scottish words with no exact English translation that you are sure to find helpful, as well as their meanings.
Tartled
To hesitate in recognising a person or thing, for example when being introduced to somebody whose name you have forgotten.
Outwith
Outside of something; not within something.
Randan
Boisterous noisy conduct; a bevvy session.
Sleekit
Slimy and deceitful; fox or weasel-like.
Midden
A rubbish heap or dunghill; a place where bins are stored.
Bodach
A (usually boorish or churlish) old man, often used affectionately.
Nashgab
Particularly caustic or mean-spirited gossip.
Gloaming
The beautiful time of the day when the light has mostly faded but it's not quite dark.
Coorie
To nestle or snuggle up warm; to enjoy the simple pleasures of live.
Stravaig
To wander aimlessly or without direction, usually in reference to having a meander around some beautiful Scottish scenery.
Beflum
To deceive somebody using flattery or nonsensical talk.
Foosty
Moudly, smelly, and stale.
Scunnered
A state of revulsion or disgusted irritation.
Taps aff
Weather so warm that you remove your shirt.
Stramash
An uproar or loud commotion that usually ends in trouble.
Haar
A cold sea fog.
Cèilidh
A traditional Scottish social event involving lively folk music and dancing.
Breenge
To confidently push or barge your way in or through a crowd without care for others.
Smirr
A very light rain or a mist-like precipitation.
Snell
Cold weather so severe that you feel it in your bones.
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