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clatch

nounobject

Sticky lump; also clumsy person

A sticky, gluey lump or residue; also used of a large, clumsy person (an oaf).

Example in use

There's a clatch oan da pan.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/KLATCH/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentinsult

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