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Scots have their own interpretations of common English words. This departure from standard meanings often amuses Scots who watch those unfamiliar with the vernacular try to make sense of it all.

Meaning: To brazenly push in or through. Given Scots' fondness for a tipple, it's fitting we have a word for elbowing your way to the front of a crowded bar - though its use isn't limited to pub ...

Article continues below And just to make Scottish culture even more fun, we have our own Scottish meanings for commonly known English words. This divergence from the regular meaning can bring ...

The word Israel in Hebrew is יִשְׂרָאֵל. It is formed from its root which has a meaning which most scholars think conveys the idea of struggling, wrestling or fighting (whether literally or ...

The 24-year-old hit the track in the RB21 for the first time on Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix and did exactly what he has been asked to do - be as close to Max Verstappen as he can in terms of ...