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?
25. Sleekit
Insinuating, sly, cunning, specious, not altogether to be trusted. "Sly, cunning, like a fox." Photo: Shutterstock
26. Smirr
Also smir. A fine rain, drizzle, occas. Also of sleet or snow. "An indeterminate state somewhere between mist and rain." Photo: Shutterstock
27. Smoorikin
Also smooriken. To exchange kisses, to cuddle, 'canoodle'. "'Peerie Smoorikins' is said in Shetland for 'little kisses', Photo: Shutterstock
28. Stappit
Blocked, choked, stuffed. "Ma nose is stappit wi' the caul'." Photo: Shutterstock