Scottish
People from Scotland, a nation that is part of the United Kingdom.
| Term | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Big Mac | A large Scottish man. | |
| Caber Tosser | Refers to the caber toss, a Scottish sport. | |
| Cross-Dresser | Refers to the wearing of kilts (like skirts). | |
| Groundskeeper Willie | From the Scottish character in "The Simpsons." | |
| Haggis | Scots eat haggis on Burns Night (Rabbie Burns Day). | |
| Haggistani | Compares Scotland to a third-world country such as Pakistan. | |
| Jock | Scottish variant of the name "Jack." Originally used to describe soldiers, but now used for anyone Scottish. | |
| Kilt | From a traditional article of national garb. | |
| Mac | Common Scottish surname prefix. | |
| McNugget | For Scottish or Irish children: "Mc" (or "Mac") for Scottish/Irish, "nugget" to represent that they are children. | |
| N.E.D. | Stands for "Non-Educated Delinquent." A major subculture in Scotland; NEDs are young criminal men who live off government handouts. | |
| Pipe Blower | Reference to bagpipes. | |
| Piper | As in "bagpipes." | |
| Porridge Wog | Mainly used by the British. Scots love their porridge! | |
| Schemie | Scottish slur for someone who lives in a council housing scheme, implying lower-class status and associated stereotypes of poverty and antisocial behavior. | |
| Scotch | Used against Scottish people, referencing Scotch whisky and the stereotype of Scottish frugality or heavy drinking. | |
| Scotty | From the "Star Trek" character of that name. | |
| Sweaty Sock | Cockney rhyming slang: Jock = sweaty sock. | |
| Thistle Arse | Emblem of the country. Apparently used by other inhabitants of the United Kingdom. |