What does fella mean? Fella is a very informal way of saying fellowโa general term for a man or boy. Fella can be used as an informal term of address similar to terms like dude, buddy, or pal, as in Hey, fella, what's new with you?
This is one of those Scottish phrases that can be heard in countless parodies aimed at poking fun at the Scots' dialect and accent. Its direct English translation is โOh yes, just nowโ. And, while some Scots may chuckle along with you, it is considered quite offensive by others.
Not all slang associated with London is as old as 'dapper'. More contemporary terms like 'dun that', meaning to disregard or forget about something, and 'skeen' which is an adjective used to denote somebody doing something underhand or sly.
peegee probably from the initial letters of New Latin paniculata (specific epithet of Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora), feminine of paniculatus paniculate, and New Latin grandiflora (varietal epithet of Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora), feminine of grandiflorus large-flowered, from Latin grandis large, great + Late ...
Piece: a piece of bread and butter, jam, or the like, a snack, usually of bread, scone or oatcake, a sandwich. Jeelie piece: bread and jam; the most common kind of piece in Scotland, often provided as a snack between meals. By extension, a piece came to mean the sandwich lunch carried to work by the working man.
If you feel like trying a local delicacy in Edinburgh, grab some of the delicious local fish n' chips, but listen out for the question โsalt n' sauce wi yer chips?โ In Edinburgh, locals like salt and a watery brown sauce (a little like HP Sauce) on their chips. You can say โayeโ (yes) or โnaeโ (no).
It is very rude to jump the queue (cut in line). It is also rude to turn down a drink if someone offers you one or not to buy a round of drinks when out with a group (everyone takes turns buying drinks for everyone else in the group). You should never call a Scottish person English.
Dreich โ Used to describe a dull, horrible day. We have ample opportunity to use this one in Scotland. Haud yer wheesht โ This essentially means 'shut up', usually said with exasperation when someone keeps rambling on. Sleekit โ A great way to describe someone who is dishonest or sly.
