Mawkit

Mawkit

MAW-kit ˈmɔːkɪt
Adjective

Very dirty (Your trousers are mawkit!! Ya manky wee bam!!).

Example Sentences

"Yer trousers are mawkit!"
"That toilet's pure mawkit."

Etymology & History

Scots word for filthy or dirty, from "mawk" (maggot). Suggests something covered in dirt or maggots. Used throughout Scotland.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1700s
Language
mild
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Formality
informal

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