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hearin

nounpeople

a surprising reported tale or rumour

A reported tale or rumour, typically surprising or seen as unlikely.

Example in use

There's a queer hearin gaun roond.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/HEER-in/

Word snapshot

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutralalso: hearing

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