18 classic Scottish words and phrases you barely hear these days and their meanings

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Anyone who spends any time in Scotland will quickly realise that we have countless words and phrases that only really make sense to us.From 'outwith' to 'beastie', you will have no doubt been in a situation at some point when you have said a word around a non-Scot only for them to respond with a puzzled look.There are also a lot of Scottish words and phrases that even many Scots will be unfamiliar with, particularly the younger generations.

This is because, for whatever reason, many have fallen out of use amongst the majority of the public.Whether it's referring to a foolish pal as a 'heid-the-baw' or a child that constantly needs fed as a 'breidsnapper', you may have heard of at least a few of these sayings.

Some are so outdated, though, that only a few will likely remember them. Here are 18 Scottish words and saying you don't hear so much in 2023. Did we miss any?

Let us know in the comments below! Scotland's most beautiful wild camping hotspots for summer ranked in new list It's your own fault.Do not try to teach somebody something that they already know.To be very stressed, nervousk or excited.Used to refer to a hungry child that constantly needs fed.A term for 'grounded', which comes from the snib used to lock a door.A glass of whisky.No trouble.Used when somebody tries to fool you with an obvious deception.A small gift bought for somebody, usually after they perform a service or a good deed.An infant that is crying loudly.This is a reference back to a time when televisions were coin-operated, and so is certainly not something you hear much these days.Used when you are leaving a place, 'I'm off'.A very tall and skinny individual.Throbbing with pain.Said sarcastically to someone when they are following others in