These Scottish words made up a shortlist of some of the nation’s favourites. How many of the shortlist have you heard or use regularly?
17. Haver
Also haiver. To talk in a foolish or trivial manner, speak nonsense, to babble, gossip. "Can also mean to make a fuss about nothing, to make a pretense of being busy." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
18. Ken
To know, be aware of, apprehend, learn. "Ken that book we talked about the other day..." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
19. Neeps
Turnip, often served with haggis and tatties. "If ye dannae eat yer neeps, ye cannae hev pudding." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
20. Nyaff
Also nyaf. A small, conceited, impudent, chattering fellow. "A small, annoying person." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
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