Football.
Fitbaw
FIT-baw
ˈfɪtbɔː
Noun
Example Sentences
"Playing fitbaw on Saturday."
"Scotland's national fitbaw team."
Etymology & History
Scots pronunciation of "football." The "fit" (foot) + "baw" (ball) reflects typical Scots vowel sounds. Scotland has a passionate football culture dating back to the 19th century.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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