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greet

verbemotion

to cry or sob loudly

To cry or sob; in the participle form 'greetin' used of someone tearful from drinking (blubbering drunk).

Example in use

Da auld man sat greetin' by the quay.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/GREET/

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Origin & context

scotscurrenthumorous

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