Anyone who is Scottish, or has spent any time in the country, will know that our language is just as deep as it is colourful.
While we have plenty of words and phrases that are sure to confuse visitors, there is also parts of our vocabulary that more people should use. This is because some of our words don't really have an exact translation into English.
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.
Here are 20 Scottish words with no exact English translation that you are sure to find helpful, as well as their meanings.
Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below!
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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