Meaning a baby’s nappy needs changing!
Guay strangy bairn
gway STRANG-ee BAIRN
ɡweː ˈstraŋi bɛrn
Phrase
Example Sentences
"That's a guay strangy bairn!"
"Better change that bairn, it's pure strangy."
Etymology & History
Scots phrase indicating a baby needs changing. "Guay" (very), "strangy" (strong-smelling), "bairn" (baby). Regional phrase from working-class Scots.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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