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knap

verbaction

put on an English-sounding accent

To adopt an affected, 'proper' style of speech — typically when a Shetlander puts on an English-sounding accent or manner.

Example in use

Dinnae knap yersel.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/K-nap/

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Origin & context

scotscurrenthumorous

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