Smelly/really wanting something.
Gantin
GANT-in
ˈɡantɪn
Adjective
Example Sentences
"That's pure gantin!"
"Am gantin for a pint."
Etymology & History
Scots word with dual meaning: smelly/disgusting, or desperately wanting something. From "gant" (to yawn, gape). The "wanting" sense suggests a gaping need.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1700s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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