16 Words That Have A Completely Different Meaning In Edinburgh

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"Juice"

"Juice"

What it usually means: A healthy breakfast drink made of fruit extract.

What it means in Edinburgh: A fizzy drink.

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"Messages"

"Messages"

What it usually means: Pieces of written communication.

What it means in Edinburgh: Grocery shopping. For example, "Ah'm jist aff tae get my messages."

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"Reeking"

"Reeking"

What it usually means: Smelling really bad.

What it means in Edinburgh: Being really drunk.

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"Chum"

"Chum"

What it usually means: A good friend.

What it means in Edinburgh: To accompany. For example, "Gonnae chum me tae the pictures?"

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