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gaepshot

adjectivebody

lower jaw protruding beyond upper jaw

Having the lower jaw pushed forward so it projects past the upper jaw (an underbite).

Example in use

Da bairn's gaepshot, but he's a bonny wee yin.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/GAYP-shot/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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