“It’s your shot” = It’s your turn (this is useful if you are playing monopoly or similar).
advert = commercial
“What’s for afters? or “What’s for pudding?” = “What’s for dessert?”
biscuits = cookies
cookies = cookies with chunks of things in them (e.g. chocolate crips, cranberries, raisins)
“bagsy that one!” = “I’m claiming that one” (useful on choosing which slice of cake, or bit of turkey you’re going to have)
“It’s baltic oot there!” = It’s really cold outside (commonly said as one enters through a front door!)
“Have a few bevvies” = Go out for a few (alcoholic) drinks
bin bag = trash bag
busker = street musician (you get plenty of this at Christmas time!)
sellotape = scotch tape
carrier bag = shopping bag
hogmanay = New Year’s Eve
first footing = visiting people on New Year’s Day
jumper = sweater
knees up = party
ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) = party with scottish dancing
lurgy = common illness (e.g. flu, cold)
naff = tacky
parcel = package
postie = postman (or woman)
postage and packing = shipping and handling
pyjamas/jammies = pajamas
queue = line
sweeties = candy
pantomime = a theatrical production usually based on well known children’s fairytales where men commonly play the ‘baddie’ female characters. Usually involves interaction from the audience.
trolley = shopping cart
weans (pronounced ‘waynes’), bairns = children
wee = small
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