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hoilter

nounpeople

bulky, awkward, clumsy person

A bulky, clumsy person — someone awkward in movement or bearing.

Example in use

Ye hae tae gie da hoilter plenty o' room

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/HOIL-ter/

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Origin & context

scotsolderhumorous

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