11 definitions by Craig McLaughlin

Other than the obvious....

Arabs are what the fans of Dundee United FC are known as. The nickname stems from their excessively sandy football (soccer) pitch, which in turn is due to their geology on the East coast of Scotland.

Fans will often dress for the occasion in a caricatured Westernised robe and headdress, although last time I checked abstention from alcohol was not part of the MO.
The 1994 Scottish Cup Final had the Arabs of Dundee partying all night long.
by Craig McLaughlin April 4, 2007
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A bevvy session. Scottish term for an outing, usually at night, often in a group where people's goal is to drink, unwind and have a good time.
Tam wis feeling the pain the morning after being out on the randan.
by Craig McLaughlin March 30, 2007
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The incomparable Roddy Frame, formerly of Aztec Camera how a critically acclaimed solo artist.

Do yourself a favour check him out.
As his song suggests, Framo is The Boy Wonder.
by Craig McLaughlin March 27, 2007
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Scottish term for a live in lover or common law spouse.

Traditionally carried an air of scandal and therefore a long time favourite term used by sweetie wives over a cup of tea. Now a widespread acceptable practice, the term has lost some of it's connotations.
After his wife died the Minister was tempted to have a bidey-in but knew his parishioners would frown upon such behaviour.
by Craig McLaughlin April 3, 2007
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The big house in Glasgow.

The finest wideos from Scotland can call this home. Affectionately known as Bar-L to locals, it is a maximum security prison which houses some of the countries most violent criminals.

On the plus side the inmates tend to stay dry unlike most Glaswegians.
A Stoat the ba' sent to Barlinnie is effectively being sentenced to death.
by Craig McLaughlin March 25, 2007
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Stupid - rhyming slang for simple (dolly dimple).

Normally used to denote someone who is not too bright but still a nice enough person, a fairly mild insult.
Poor old Britney Spears - heart of gold but a bit dolly.
by Craig McLaughlin April 1, 2007
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A rag used to wipe your arse.

While it may appear to be a slightly distasteful but necessary choice to make in a desperate situation, cloots in fact are regularly the preferred method of wiping in Nort-Eastern Scotland due to the relative inexpense versus toilet paper. In posher households each family member will have their own cloot instead of the more traditional communal version.

The word cloot itself is simply a varient of cloth.
Like any boy fae Aberdeen, Bertie's Maw had taught him from an early age the importance of carrying his own cloot at all times.
by Craig McLaughlin April 11, 2007
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