Down.
Doon
DOON
duːn
Preposition
Example Sentences
"Come doon here."
"Walking doon the street."
Etymology & History
Scots pronunciation of "down." The "oo" vowel is characteristic of Scots phonology, preserved from Middle Scots. Used in speech and literature since at least the 16th century.
Word Details
📍
Region
Scotland
📅
Era
1500s
✓
Language
none
💬
Formality
informal
Learn Another Word
🔀 Shuffle & Discover
Anglotopia's Dictionary of British English 2nd Edition
British Slang from A to Zed
By Jonathan Thomas
📚 Over 2,000+ British Slang Definitions!