‘Ya wee bisom’ which means difficult women, spoilt bratty girl.
Bisom
BIZ-um
ˈbɪzəm
Noun
Etymology & History
From "besom," originally a bundle of twigs used as a broom. Metaphorically used for a troublesome or badly-behaved woman or girl, with connotations from the witch's broomstick. Used in Scots since the 17th century.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1600s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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