How do you say shut up in Scottish slang?

The most common and quintessential Scottish phrase for "shut up" is "Haud yer wheesht!" (pronounced hawd yer wheesht), which directly translates to "hold your silence" or "keep quiet". Other, more informal or aggressive ways to say it include "Shut yer geggie!" (shut your mouth) or "Gonnae no' dae that!" (don't do that).
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What does "och aye the noo" mean?

"Och aye the noo" is a stereotypical Scottish phrase meaning "Oh yes, right now," but Scots rarely say the full phrase together; instead, "och aye" (oh yes) and "the noo" (right now/just now) are used separately, and the combined phrase is mostly used in parody or by non-Scots. It's a classic example of a "Scotticism" used for comedic effect, representing exaggerated Scottishness. 
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What are Scottish swear words?

And if you are looking for an unpleasant name to call someone, how about one of these Scottish Insults:
  • Eejit – Idiot.
  • Feartie – Cow.
  • Gommy – Simple-looking, idiot.
  • Gowk – fool, simpleton.
  • Lavvy heid – toilet head.
  • Nyaff – Irrirating person.
  • Roaster/Rocket – Idiot.
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What is the slang for shut up?

In instant messenger communications, these are in turn often abbreviated to STHU and STFU, respectively. Similar phrases include "hush" and "shush" or "hush up" and "shush up" (which are generally less aggressive).
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What is a bawhair?

Bawhair. Bawhair is used to determine a very short distance; literally meaning the width of a pubic hair. “That was a bawhair away man!"
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What is a bahookie in Scotland?

Bahookie (or behouchie, bahootie) is a Scottish and Scots informal term for the bottom, backside, or buttocks, often used endearingly or humorously, especially when talking to children, as in "Sit down on your bahookie!". 
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How do you say "shut up" in a cool way?

  1. dry up.
  2. shush.
  3. hush.
  4. silence.
  5. clam up.
  6. quiet.
  7. mute.
  8. belt up.
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What does "foo the noo" mean?

“Fu' the noo!” Means : Full for now (after a meal).
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What is a bam in Scottish?

bampot or bamstick An idiot, fool, or sometimes a nutcase. This is often shortened to bam, and any eccentric named Thomas risks being dubbed 'Tam the Bam'.
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What phrase can't Scottish people say?

There's a well-known phrase, "purple burglar alarm," that is notoriously difficult for some Scots to say without tripping over their tongue. And watching some of them try is delightfully entertaining.
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What not to say in Scotland?

13 things you should never say to a person from Scotland
  • “So, Scotland is a part of England, right?” ...
  • “Och aye the noo!” ...
  • “No, thanks. ...
  • “I don't believe in Nessie” ...
  • “I'm Scottish too. ...
  • “My girlfriend's uncle lives in Glasgow too! ...
  • “Where can I get a deep-fried Mars bar?” ...
  • “What do you wear under your kilt?”
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What is a wee bawbag?

and chiefly Scottish) 1. The scrotum. 2. An ignorant, obnoxious, or otherwise debatable person.
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What does ma heids mince mean?

#8: “Ma heid's mince”

When you say this Scottish phrase, you're saying that you're “pretty confused” or “lost.” There's also the phrase, “Yer heid's full o' mince,” referring to another person and roughly meaning, “you're not making a lot of sense.”
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How do you politely say shut up?

Try keep it down for a polite tone, belt up for some British attitude, put a sock in it for that vintage flair, zip it when you're annoyed, and hush for a gentle touch. Each phrase fits a different mood and situation! Perfect for improving your spoken English, fluency, and vocabulary.
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How to say bad in a smart way?

Synonyms for bad
  1. Disappointing.
  2. Displeasing.
  3. Poor.
  4. Undesirable.
  5. Unfortunate.
  6. Unpleasant.
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How to say "rude" in a polite way?

A more polite word for rude is, fittingly, impolite. Rude typically has an accusatory and judgmental tone. Along with impolite, synonyms that avoid this are impertinent, uncouth, and discourteous.
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What is crapt?

Definitions of crap. noun. obscene terms for feces. synonyms: dirt, poop, turd.
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Is h * ll a bad word?

Yes, "h*ll" (hell) can be a "bad word," considered a mild curse or blasphemy when used in anger ("go to hell") or for emphasis ("what the hell"), but it's not offensive in a religious discussion about the concept of hell, and its acceptability varies greatly by context, audience, and personal beliefs, making it a subjective, mild expletive for many.
 
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Is prat a swear word?

Prat. A British swear used to describe someone who is stupid or annoying. It's an informal word and less offensive than other insults.
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What is a geggy in Scotland?

noun. a Scottish, esp Glaswegian, slang word for the mouth.
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Is Craigie a word?

The earliest known use of the noun craigie is in the early 1700s. OED's earliest evidence for craigie is from 1724, in the writing of Allan Ramsay, poet.
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What is a Scottish lady called?

The Scottish word of the week is lassie! A lassie is a young woman or girl. Sometimes you will hear 'lass' as an alternative.
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