Scots have plenty of terms that are often confusing for outsiders, but some can even be baffling for Scots themselves. One, in particular, is causing a bit of a stir on social media platforms such as TikTok and Twitter, with people trying to understand or explain what the 'back of' actually means when someone gives you the time.
For decades, in Scotland, when asked when they want to meet or do something, most Scots might respond with the 'back of' a given hour. For instance, if you are meeting in the evening someone might say "I'll get you at the back of five", and non-Scots are a bit confused as to what this means when it comes to an exact time.
However, the answer is a bit vague, and it appears that's the point.
